Say hi to a Belgian weapon collector

**Paco** · 07-26-2021 07:54 AM

Hi,

I'm Paco, mostly active on most FN Herstal forums.
However, i do have an amount of WW2 weapons, Vietnam, and other conflicts.

I'm both in the army and in civilian life I know, complicated). I'm co founder-boardmember of the Belgian Gun Collectors Association. Belgische Vereniging Van Wapenverzamelaars - BVVW
I do weapon and munition testing for living and also teach kids war history in civilian school. (Yes, i take the weapons with me)

I write for a Dutch and a French icon

gunmagazine. Currently writing a book on the FN FNC rifle.
It seems to take forever.
I 'll post some reference pics on Belgian weapons asap. If you are in need for detailed pics on FN weapons, please say so. Let's say it is easy to touch unmodified and original weapons to me.

Below, some weapons in my collection.
Paco

At school ; )

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**Highly Recommended** · 07-26-2021 07:54 AM

A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered. Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping. In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail. I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!). CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping.

Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles.

Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons

Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components.

Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear.

Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.

**muffett.2008** · 07-27-2021 06:32 AM

WOW!!!!

**Ovidio** · 07-27-2021 07:07 AM

Yep, WOW!!!

**browningautorifle** · 07-27-2021 07:28 AM

Nice collection Paco, I carried FN as my service rifle for years so I'm pretty familiar with them too. The rest as illustrated, I've had most of it or shot it... We can't own any of it now. Nice to see someone still holding though.

**fjruple** · 07-27-2021 10:03 AM

Great collection!!! and of course welcome to the forum!! Your expertise is always welcome.

**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 07-27-2021 01:49 PM

I know what I am going to dream about tonite.

Impressive collection. Thanks for sharing.

**NORTHOF60** · 07-27-2021 02:18 PM

Welcome to the group, Paco.

**30Three** · 07-27-2021 04:17 PM

Paco you have an incredible collection.
Are these all still live fire?

**gunnertwo** · 07-27-2021 07:28 PM

Outstanding collection!!! One of the finest I'v seen. Thanks for the "Bring & Brag".

How can I get one of those FN coffee mugs?

G2

---------- Post added at 04:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:24 PM ----------

Forgot, Have you assisted Anthony Vanderlinden for his books on FN firearms? You have some ultimate collectibles worthy of publication.

G2

**Singer B** · 07-27-2021 09:51 PM

Incredible....and too think, more than half of that is illegal in my home state.....

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