New member introductions thread ......

[texurplus]

Howdy ya'll.

I am a collector of many things military. My first surplus purchase was in 1943. It was a 50 cal ammo box. Cost 50 cents. A lot of money for a 9 year old back then. It was in Gooding, Idaho. Troop trains would stop in Gooding to load water for the engine, just long enough to hand apples out to the troops. Of course I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask the soldiers leaning out of the windows if they had any patches pins or foreign money for my collection. It took a while but I eventually filled that ammo can with treasures that I still have today.

I joined the Air Force in 1952 and was a gunner on the B-36 Peacemaker. Four years and out.
My interests over the next 50 some odd years has wandered from olive drab to nautical to cameras, Ham Radio, military vehicles and mil iron.

At 77 I've slowed down a bunch but still have a keen interest in all things military. Thanks to those of you that give us the opportunity to join in on the fun.
texurplus

[smith031]

I am looking for one of the above.

[cro24]

Hi all

After many visits I have decided to register hoping that I could help as much as I learned.
I am a french enthousiast on Lee Enfield, one of the weapons that saved some of our Freedom,
and the luky owner of an Enfield 1853 replica, Martini-Bonehill .22, BSA N° 1 MKIII* and Savage 1942 N°4 MI*.
One day my hope is to see among this family the "Rolls Royce" of them: a N°4 MKI* (T). One day....
I hope you'll be indulgent with my English that is not as good as I need and I would like.
Don't hesitate to correct me if it is too far from comprehension.
Thank verry you much for your welcome.

[chief74]

hey folks ,new member here, collector of milsurp, but mostly FALs

[BM59_Fan]

Hi all,

I am new to the board but not new to collecting and the Military and am both a Military Vet (USN - VP9/VP91) and a Combat Vet (USAF - 37thTFW).

I am retired from aerospace (Lockheed Skunkworks) and am an ex-aerospace engineer. I am also a master machinist, an A&P Mechanic, a Gunsmith of 30 years, a combat shooter of pistols, rifles and shotguns and have been collecting since I departed Uncles Canoe Club and began working for Lockheed. Used to live in Kommiefornia (Ontario) where my wife and I raised three children to adults however in December of 2005 we we escaped, sold our home and moved to Las Vegas New Mexico - no more Kommiefornia!!!!

[pappy]

Hi from Ohio

[Mudslicks]

Hello men, Just a new member from Mississippi and a M1 collector. Look forward to reading and learning here.

[JMD]

Hello, not as much collecting item, but more information and knowledge.

[tobruk]

Hello! is a pleasure to be here and share the passion for shooting and weapons from Spain. I send a big greeting to your flag and you, the people.: Thupa:
I am a lover of U.S. weapons, especially the M1 Garand: clap:

[Jovan]

Hi Everyone
Am new to Milsurp, my interest is in collecting and shooting both service and sniping rifles and
trying to learn as much as I can about them.
Thanks
Jovan