On occasion it could be a healthy thing to show off a wee bit of your collection, strickly educational. For now I'll just put up a few pics and let you fellows take from there. I'd love to see what everybody is collecting these days-SDH:D
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On occasion it could be a healthy thing to show off a wee bit of your collection, strickly educational. For now I'll just put up a few pics and let you fellows take from there. I'd love to see what everybody is collecting these days-SDH:D
I saw some British comando knives at a flea market for $55.00, they were new and had the manufactures name and London on the blade. Are they the real thing? I wanted to get one but didn't want to pay for something that was not real.
Here are some fairly recent gunroom pics, though not all my guns are depicted, of course.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P9062635-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P9062634-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P9062636-1.jpg
Assorted junk:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/deleted.gif
Claven, that lathe looks new. Obviously it isn't. Did you do the paint job?
Nice piece of equipment anyway.
Yeah, I rebuilt it completely and replaced any worn parts. It's brandy-new now. It's a 1941 South Bend model 9A.Quote:
Originally Posted by bearhunter
I love the whole pic sequence! It's a far cleaner version of mine (I have a 57 Leblond and 63 tree mill).The older stuff is far better in my honest opinion than the newer stuff. The guns are fantastic, all of you folks!-SDH
My collection is a little humbler...
Allies:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2/allied-1.jpg
Axis:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../02/axis-1.jpg
There is one more all correct and matching '44 K98k not pictured, also not pictures are my various hunting arms, and the long No.1 Mk.III bayonet which wouldn't fit in the frame.
Nice stuff, Skippy. I really like the little Arisaka carbine. Is that one of the Thai post-war reworks?
Here are mine save for another 03A3 and a Lend Lease Remington 1903 Brit return. The Enfield is a Savage, 1942
K98 is a dot 1944. T-99 is a series 22 Kokura.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...llection-1.jpg
Here is the M1903 Brit Return
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...llLength-1.jpg
You fellas really know how to make someone drool on the keyboard!-SDH
Here are mine...
Mike
Model 1884 SA Trapdoor
Model 1898 SA Krag
Model 1903 Mk1 Springfield
Model 1917 Eddiestone
Model 1903A3 Remington
M1 carbine Saginaw
M1 Garand 6.08 SA
Winchester M1A
Colt SP-1 AR 15
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...100_1738-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...100_1732-1.jpg
I like pictures too;
Win Mod. of 1917, my first knock around moose gun,
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...04641JPG-1.jpg
1943 SA Garand, from the Garand Guy, new wood, new Criterion barrel, one moose this past Aug.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...04611JPG-1.jpg
I need to take pictures of my Enfields now.
Yes indeedy, and if you quote the known stats from Francis Allen's book, I believe it's the lowest serial number on record.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevo
Some remingtons with glasses!
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...IMG_0294-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/deleted.gif
Nice :thup:Quote:
Originally Posted by xarmor
Super collection, Looks like someone spent a lot of time (and cash) putting that together, fne grouping! SDH
i dont think ive poted these to this site yet ..........
a long way from everthing , but well into half , some rearrangement has occured over the years as well , but as current as ive got
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles009-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles010-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles016-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles015-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles155-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tures004-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0041-1.jpg
Very nice, I am jealous!!
Hey my first post, I don't have a pic of my collection but here's one of a 1916 SSA #1MK3
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3ssa2ls4-1.jpg
I took a few down for a better view and a new post, here are some US/Swed pics, Hope you like em and keep your stuff coming in, it's fascinating-SDH:D
Well, since I migrated from CSP and made a donation, I thought I'd use the picture hosting.
The Winchesters:
https://www.milsurps.com/imagehostin...33c1eb2501.jpg
The Carbines:
https://www.milsurps.com/imagehostin...43e4c0df7d.jpg
The Enfields:
https://www.milsurps.com/imagehostin...33c1ecb763.jpg
The M41b:
https://www.milsurps.com/imagehostin...43e7dbf473.jpg
Don't forget Japan:
https://www.milsurps.com/imagehostin...43e4bdd3ed.jpg
Just for fun:
https://www.milsurps.com/imagehostin...43e4bee559.jpg
Thanks for letting me drool over everyone else's toys!
Forgive the photographer, please.:banghead: If anyone wants to share some tips I'll listen.:)
Steve
Very nice, Steve. Thanks.
Nice collection Steve, that M41b is quite a piece, a keeper for sure.
Here's an old pic of most of my collection. Some weren't out plus I've added a couple since then too including my first No4. Second pic is my latest aquisition.
You guys are the best, there is more quality arms posted here than in most Small Arms museums I've seen-Steve (sdh1911)
Here's some of mine.
Some old photos, some of my US Rifles:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-54.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-55.jpg
A few of the last collector grades to walk out of the CMP South store:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-56.jpg
Dan, You have one of the nicest collections of M1'/03's I've seen in quite sometime, Just outstanding-SDH
nice collection you guys have there.
This is my Thompson M1927A1 DeLuxe with a pinned 50rnds drum and a pinned 20 rnds straight mag.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo..._bureau2-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P1010122-1.jpg
My Ishapore FN dated 1974
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...pore0001-1.jpg
My yet to be completed (no magwell and no bolt kit) SAS Sten
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...itionde1-1.jpg
Ok, it's not a firearm but still related: 3rd US Infantry Div "Blue Devils"
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...IMG_1198-1.jpg
This is my PPSh41 (in C/A)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...PSh41001-1.jpg
I have the pinned 71 rnds drum and 35 rnds "banana" mag
PPSh41 (C/A) with Norinco's "TT-33" and WWII german helmet
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Swastika-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...3_petite-1.jpg
Those damn guns were on sale at 99$ last december. And to think that I paid 250$ for mine (ok I had a spare 9mm bbl and mag but still...)! :banghead:
My Stens, an MkII and an MkIII both C/A with a civilian defense WWII helmet (There is a big red "F" in front and Montréal markings inside). The ammo belt is from a Vickers
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...P1010119-1.jpg
Extremely cool!SDH
Well, just found this so will jump in with a few.
Just so you don't think my only interest is modern military I'll start out with my black powder repros, then old colts & Win and then go to the modern US Mil followed by some ruskie/chicoms.
More in a day or 3.
Sarge
Last family picture for a while ...
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSCF0049-1.jpg
Brother has his PAL now and I am considering giving him my SAFN-49. :crying:
Dimitri
New to the forum but here's mine
Does anyone collect .22 pump rifles??? I am looking for a nice Marlin M-18 & 20.........
OOPS........got a picture repeat......maybe a moderator will delete one???? I dont know how....
There is no sense sensation to equal the look, feel smell of old military rifles............ PJH
Hey, nice looking stuff you guys got out there ... not sure I am in the same class level but I'll show some of what I am working with
Are the Luger looking pistols mostly Ermas??? Interesting angle for a photo!!! What is the 5th gun from the left??? Is the first one a cast aluminum replica from Lytle Novelty Co. in Ca??? I had one in 1947, lost it but still have a 'Broom, 1911, and 2 SA Colts from them.
Well my collection can't compare to some of the others but here are a few pictures of my Type 99 Arisaka.
You have a rifle, bayonet and ammunition. That in itself is a good collection. :)
Remember you can only shoot one at a time so even if you have 100 guns, some will end up not getting used as much as they should be. ;)
Dimitri
Some really neat stuff among everyones "junque."
Here is some more of mine.
K98k rifles (also a G33/40) made by Borgiswald u. Erma - S/243 u. S/27 codes - G/K 43s & P.38s
Sarge
here is part of my collection from about 2 1/2 years ago when I was getting started. It has grown 3-4 times over since then.
mickey
Lets see if this works.
It's a short video of a day at the range with the Type 99.
[IMG]http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...h_MVI_1563.jpg[/IMG]
Boy, what beautiful collections! To say I have a "modest" collection is a serious understatement...but here's what I have...some with pics.
Springfield (Korean vintage) M1 Garand
Inland (mix-master) M1 Carbine--ok shape--shooter grade
Springfield 1903-A3 prisitne unit given to me by my father (he paid $17.00 for through an NRA Program in the 60's...I have the paperwork to boot)
S&W 1917 in good condition (shooter)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-49.jpg
S&W Victory Model--"Navy" gun (shooter)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-50.jpg
Yugo SKS in excellent condition (shooter)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-51.jpg
Czech VZ 52/57 in excellent condition (shooter)
Mauser Luger in excellent shape (safe queen)
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...tandard-52.jpg
I Have Several Older .22 Cal. Lever Action, Pumps, Bolt, And Semi's. But, What Got Me Interested Was What My Grandfather Past Down To Me.... 1953 Hungarian M52 Sniper Rifle With The "02" Stamped On Everything,sn#bc3534, Only Thing That Was Missing Was The Scope I Have The Orginial Mount"no Scope". I Ordered One But Not The Same, The One That I Ordered Goes With The Mosin Nagant Russian Snipers. It's Pretty Hard To Fine Anything For This Gun!?!?!
Wow!
Lots of nice hardware.
.,.MJ..,
Some people have already died and gone to paradise, if they can afford to shoot some of these rifle babes often.
Other than the actresses of our choice, these photos are an excellent depiction of heaven.
Oh my god !
You guys really have a whole lot of simply beautiful guns !
Absolutely great... I just hope that I'll also have such a collection one day.
Regarding some of your post I kind of get the impression that you live in weapon store or something !
Man especially these heavy machineguns or the thompson are simply incredible. Do you guys shoot such rare guns or do you "just" collect 'em?
Congratulations for these nice collections !
Gruß von Colorado Paula
I don't know about the others, but everything I have in my collection that I do not shoot, I have another of the same make & model that I do shoot.
I was in Oklahoma 2 weeks ago for a weekend BBQ and shoot. I took a Sten, Thompson, MP 40, BAR, Bren Gun and select fire FN/FAL to shoot.
It was a fun weekend!
Sarge
Ah ok! that makes sense. I couldn't just have such great guns. I'd have to shoot them at least a couple of times !
BBQ and guns ! That's what I call a weekend !
By the way: Ever been to Germany?! The 'ß' is not known to the most people...
and: Grüße zurück !
Dankeschön
Wohin leben Sie? Sie sagt bei Köln, aber Wo?
Ja, Ich hat viele Reise nach Deutschland macht. Die erste war in 1977, die lentze in 2004. :beerchug: (Oktoberfest 79, 80, 82, 88, 90 - dann nach Berlin für die Einheit :super:) :beerchug:
Ich hat viele freunden in Deutschland, some in die Luftwaffe auch some waffen und militar samler.
Sarge
Ich wohne in Remscheid (Solingen or Wuppertal is very near to RS; it's right between Colgne in the south and Düsseldorf in the north). Ich war leider noch nie auf dem Oktoberfest. Sie sprechen wirklich gut deutsch! Ich bin beeindruckt!
Ich kenne leider kaum Menschen die sich hier für Waffen interessieren. Und ich durfte hier nicht den Wehrdienst bei der Bundeswehr machen weil mein Herz zu schnell schlägt. Verrückt oder?!
Ne, Verrückt nicht!
Sie muß zum Oktoberfest gehen, es ist eine großen früh!
Ich denk wir sprechen English, zu viele volk herein spricht nicht Deutsche.
Are there any rifle or shooting clubs anywhere close to you? Also you would find people interested in weapons & military history at the different Waffen or Militar Börse. There is a large gun show somewhere close to you, but I don't remember where it is. I've never been to it, but used to go to the other large one in Stutgart regularly. Also went to a large one in Berlin about 8 or 9 yrs ago.
Here is the 3. installment of my collection.
MP 40s, MP 43/44/StG 44, BAR/Thompson, Bren/Stens and squad automatiks. I have all but the ruskie DP 28 which I'm looking for.
Sarge
I will definately visit the Oktoberfest someday. It just became very expensive.
More than 10 $ for a litre of beer are pretty insane.
Yeah we have hundreds of shooting clubs around here. At least 3 or 4 in my city only. There is one in every district. I never heard about a big gunshow around here because our media avoids any contact to firearms but I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks !
That is such a nice collection ! The Mp43/44; Stg 44- collection is just great.
Aahhhh...
Can't edit my post cause I'm no distributing member, sorry...
Does anybody know wether there are any gunshows around Cologne or Düsseldorf ?
Can't find any on the net besides one Stuttgart and in Austria.
Paula
Eindlich, Ich hat von meine Lw Freund eine antwort.
Waffen- und Militaria-Markt Haiger
Freitag, 25.9.09 10.00 - 17.00 Uhr
Samstag, 26.9.09 10.00 - 17.00 Uhr
Kassel 26. bis 29. November 2009
Freitag, 27.11.09 10.00 - 18.00 Uhr
Samstag, 28.11.09 10.00 - 18.00 Uhr
Sonntag, 29.11.09 10.00 - 16.00 Uhr
Gluck Ab!
I shoot my MP 43 fairly often as well as a couple of the MP 40s.
Sarge
WAAAYYY too much nice stuff here....
Great to see all the 'yankee' collections as well (and other countries!!!)
some of my meager collection...
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8/max151-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...brenZB30-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8/mg3444-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...08/3XFNs-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8/dewats-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../12/fer2-1.jpg
Hi Klunk, nice collection. Can you call me please for some targetshooting if you own someday the " USS Missouri " ??? Give you my phone number. :-)
Do you have also the heavy " Schlittenlafette" for the 08/15 ?
Gunner
Unless I am mistaken, only the '08s came with the 'sled mount'Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner
08/15s with a removal bipod....
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...8/max155-1.jpg
Hi Klunk, nice pic. This is the "Light MG" with Bipod ( 17,6 kg ) but it was also used with the Sled Mount on wich it was more accurate. The later 08/18 was than the "Ultra light" version and air cooled ( 14.5 kg ). Can you have this in full auto ? We can have only the semi auto version and then everybody think you are a little weird when you go shooting. Enjoy it.
Regards
Gunner
Top to bottom:
Smith Corona 1903A4 replica w/Millett 4x16x56 tactical scope.
Smith Corona 1903A4 replca w/Super Sniper scope tactical fixed 16x
Remington 1903A4 replica w/Leupold 6x18x42 target scope/custom build w/Kreiger match grade barrel, .5 MOA accuracy
Springfield 1903 NM scoped w/Weaver K3 scope, original polished serial # bolt and 2nd bolt for scope.
Rock Island Arsenal 1903A1 w/nickel steel receiver.
Remington 1903A3 w/Lyman match grade sights.
Mann Accuracy Device w/ remington receiver chambered in 7.63 NATO
Photo # 2 Top to bottom
Springfield M1A1 NM w/ 4x14x56 Gov't model scope/ stainless match heavy barrel. Custom built by Springfield Armory 15 years ago.
Inland M1 Carbine w/ UltiMak rail and C-More red dot sight.
Springfield M1 Garand NM custom built by Kreiger Barrel in 2002
Swiss K31 w/ deadly accuracy standard
Eddystone Model 1917 w/ custom built heavy barrel match rifle 100% polished
Mosin Nagant M44 w/bayonet and sleeve removed.
Wow, After looking at all this I'm not even going to embarrass myself with my small collection.
Anyway, A-Square wins, he's the only person who had a weapon I've only seen pictures in 1966-67 American Rifleman mags of.....a Cooey .22 rifle.KEWL!!!
BTW, I've never seen so many assorted 'Squirtguns' in one thread in my life!
Hats off to you guys, you're a bunch of sick individuals! And I love being associated with you all!
:dancingbanana::super::beerchug::bow::bow::bow:
WOW I am so glad I was able to see all your stuff guys.It give me the hope that I might someday have such nice weapons.:super:
Wow, will you be my new dad?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge13
WOW! What a thread!
Here's some of mine:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...usrifles-1.jpg
Here's some old and not so old small stuff;
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Milsurp4-1.jpg
These knives like the one above were issued to the 10th Mountain Division, and a joint US/Canadian force known as the 1st Special Services Force, "The Devil's Brigade", a forerunner of today's Special Forces. If they were issued to other groups, I'm not aware of it. HTey were made by ULSTER KNIFE COMPANY, NY
Some fun stuff I had laying around.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Milsurp5-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Milsurp6-1.jpg
You see these for sale at various places advertised as "sailor's knives". THey weren't. They were actually given to British soldiers. Made a variety of Sheffield knife makers under contract. This one was made by WATTS. Strictly business, built like a tank and snap like an alligator nearly seventy years later.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Milsurp1-1.jpg
This one is totally unknown to me. Some kind of oiler with a wrench included. No markings. I figure Euro, but sure don't know when or whose.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Milsurp2-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...Milsurp3-1.jpg
Got a bunch of other junk, I'll dig out and photograph someday.
W
Latest addition is the Kongsberg Lang Krag M1894, 2nd from top, left side. Goes along with the other Kongsbergs. The M1916 and the 1914 in 11.25mm.
The current Norwegian issue rifle is, as per the AG3 underneath the 1914. I'm still trying to figure out who the brain surgeon was who developed the butt for that stock. Almost as fun to shoot as the LE #5.
http://www3.telus.net/hansonk/norwegian wall1.jpg
I often wonder why i never come across any really nice peices every now and again. now i know why, some guys have ten of each and they are all awesome!! So jelous
The ones I collect are strictly WW II and have small numbers stamped on the grip, they are believed to be mold #"s and cross guards must have the British arrow head (chicken foot) w/wo a number, this rule applies to type 2's and type 3's. The difference being the handles and blades. If your going to jump into commando daggers, I would invest in the Flock Book prior to large cash out transactions. As far as the ones you described they are of recent mfg. Down here they command $50. to $100, but I stay away from them. HTH-Steve
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Superb arms collection, lots of stuff I'd love to have but is most illegal in my state-Steve
Sorry I've been away awhile, I've been having a little back problem, I hope I'm at the end of the surgeries, but, I've been keeping in the game as best as I can, I've posted some stuff I don't believe you folks have seen before. at present I am well over 100 various Mosins and a little more...Steve
This is my modest collection. Pay no attention to the two on the left.:)
some that were not in the older photos -
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0202-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2073-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2024-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles017-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...srifles4-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0051-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2245-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ONETS039-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles081-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...les00111-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...srifles7-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0071-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0062-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0053-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0043-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...les00210-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0038-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0019-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0081-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...rkcamper-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...srifles3-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles0018-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...les20011-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2138-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2250-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...imber004-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...les20073-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...NFAL0031-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2042-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles026-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles003-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fles2020-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ifles136-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...les20042-1.jpg