New member introductions thread ......

[Son of Thunder]

Hello all, I am Jim from Georgia it's been 15 years since I last purchased my SKS Russian. I am currently on step 7 of the 12 step program.

I am an avid shooter, and love the smell of burning Sulphur in the Morning, and Noon and Night and in my sleep.

[Timbo in Oz]

Hi,

I'm a guide at the AWM here in Canberra.

I will be asking for info about history of weapons.

TIA

[Kilotango]

Afternoon gents,

I happened to come across the forum while trying to figure out the few milsurps I have in my collection and let me say, you have quite the collection of information! I'm looking forward to learning more about what I have and what I might purchase in the future. Right now I'm focused on this 1903a3 that my grandfather has given me, hopefully I can get some answers through the experts on here!

Thanks,
Kyle

[retread45]

Hello all am on the CMP site collect Garands 03s 03A3s M1917 Carbines have a C&R live here in southern Ohio

[INGarand]

HI all, new to this forum, been collecting and shooting milsurps for over 30 years. I enjoy all types of military arms. Retired US Marine.

[fatbob]

hi there , just got me an old rifle , after days searching the internet it turned out to be an albini-braendlin , it's rough as a badgers arse so any tips on cleaning it up

cheers fatbob

[artistpaul]

Hi all, my name is Paul and I am a self taught artist. I have a few replica pistols but gun laws are so strict in the UK I have to resort to painting pistols and rifles rather than shooting them. I am starting some paintings of historic battles, weapons and uniforms for an exhibition I plan to hold in 2014. Does anyone have any suggestions for pictures they may like to see?

you can see some of my work on my web site Home - paulportfolio

[model70man]

Hello. I've been a member for a while but have never posted so I will take this time to do so. I'm a lifelong firearms enthusiast which includes military weapons. I'm 64 years old and have been into firearms since the age of five. Thank you for having me...Bill.

[Vartarg]

I'm new to vintage military rifles, but not to firearms in general. I recently purchased a M38 Swedish Mauser in 6.5X55(1942), and am using it in area vintage military rifle matches. I'm loading my own rounds, and placed third in a local match yesterday(ten rounds at 100 & 200 yards.)

[gitrdun4112]

Howdy New member and threader. I always have questions that I need help with. And it seems like when ever any of my friends have a question that involve a gun they call me. Problem is the only person that ever understands guns the way I do is my little brother. Just wanted some more gun minded people to bounce ideas off, and to learn from. Look forward to talking with everyone.

Now for my first Question I have a Norinco sks with three Chinese symbols, rectangle 0142 production code, 6 digit serial code starting with 23, and "D" suffix in that order. I cant find Any info on The 0142 production plant. Any help is gonna be greatly appreciated.