New member introductions thread ......

[Sepp44]

Hello Folks: Another Californiano, I've been collecting military weapons since 1956, and have focused on German and other WW11 era snipers and earlier types for the last 10 years. I'm also interested in G/K 43s' as well as all German pistols, with a focus on Broomhandles and Lugers. Just another old fart with more time than sense. I exhibit at a local show, sometimes sell off a duplicate. Very interested in buying Ajack ZF 39 scopes. I'm a moderater on Robert Spielauers forum, retired, live in the S.F. Bay area, doin' fine.

[vontrapp]

Hi there

Well, figured it was about time I joined up here. New to the board, but not new to the forum community

Based out of Calgary, I'm finding my interest really does not lie with hunting rifles...what turns my crank are pistols and old mil-surp rifles. Among others, I've rescued two horribly bubba'd Lee Enfields , one of which had the world's worst attempt at checkering I have ever seen. Literally, I think the guy used a bastard file to carve some shape resembling a crooked diamond pattern into the wood. A 1/2 blind monkey spaced out on quaaludes and whiskey could have done a better job. Regardless, I'm just finishing getting my 1918 MkIII* back to something approaching it's original state, and the Aussie Lithgow is well...maybe staying as a sporter until I can find the right wood for it.

The Swiss K31 I recently acquired is in excellent shape, and it shoots like nothing I've ever owned. With MilSurp GP11 ammo, we can hit a wee little gong at 300m over iron sights. Hey, I'm not 21 anymore, and my right eye is my bad eye, but damm! Can that rifle shoot!

Of course, no collection is complete without a good old fashioned Tula refinished SKS

Newest plaything is a 1942 vintage TT33 Tokarev that I've been messing about with. Just finished reloading 50 rounds of starline brass; it shot well and fairly accurately, but the lead nosed bullets we're using are catching on the feedramps. They're a bit worn. Need to find a FMJ 86 gain bullet now

Anyhoo, cheers to all! I look forward to learning lots more from you folks!

[bbooth]

Good morning all. While not new to firearms, I am new to collecting and have never joined a chat room. I live in Virginia and it takes a while toget "chatty". I don't even know how to get a little character but an old nickname on the job is huff so maybe someone can help me get a character?
Bruce

[meggit]

I'm from Australia & although a gun owner I'm new to collecting (and chat rooms). Interested in anything to do with the Owen Machine Carbine.

Cheers

[OLDER THEN DIRT]

Hi folks I`m a newbi here from N.C. I`ve been a gun person all my life & although I`ve had a 1917 for many of years, I`m just getting around to shooting it. I have some questions about it & hope to get some answers here. Will post them later.

[bob v]

Greetings all,
My name is Bob(bob v) and I just joined the site. From what I've read so far,there's some great info here. I just got interested in collecting and shooting military rifles a little while ago and can't wait to learn more. So far I've managed to get an Arisaka T-99,Series 32 with all matching #'s and parts except the dust cover and a .22 cal. Mauser type trainer in perfect condition. I'll be makeing this site one of my daily stops in cyberspace. Talk to you all soon.....bob v

[wvrrcarknocker]

Howdy, my name is Dan and i'm pretty much a collector of all things milsurplus. I'm currently residing in Louisville, KY.

[Rastus]

Hello,

I have been wanting to join the site for awhile. Hope to learn a lot from everyone on the site.

Cheers.

[Quonah]

Hello All,
I am an amateur machinist, milsurp gunsmith and beginning collector. Looking to increase my knowledge of the fascinating field of militry surplus.
Thanks, Quonah

[bobofthedesert]

Hi Guys,

Neat site you have here, looking forward to a virtual stroll through it.

"bobofthedesert"