New member introductions thread ......

[glassblower]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Well I joined this site to see if there is any m95m parts to be had out there
i recently fell heir one, all numbers match but of course is missing the part behind the bolt lever, and i think the extractor is missing.any thoughts regarding this, send to marsh.gary@sbcglobal.net

[M1Marksman]

Hey all, I'm known as M1Marksman on a few other forums. Been collecting mostly WW2 US militaria & weapons for 30+ years. Just found this site.

[rjd223]

Hi I am Ralph from Circle Montana. I have been a mechanic for 35 years and enjoy shooting, reloading and hunting prairie dogs.

[ramosthompson]

My name is Rich and I'm a new member and new collector. Saying "Hi" to all those lovers of the VZ-24! I have a Czech VZ-24 with Rampant lion, plain E lion 36 on side rail. It was rebarreled at some point as the barrel is stamped M95. It is in 8X57. Any ideas as to how these two got connected?

[SGTMAJ]

Hello, I'm a a new member. Retired Marine, fairly new in collecting. I have specific questions about USGI carbine OILERS; their specifications and manufacturer. I am working with a couple dozen various carbine oilers and noticed physical differences between them other than manufacturer markings. I would appreciate some guidence. SGTMAJ (Jim Moffatt, Memphis, Tennessee)

[qualitytops]

Hello all...

I am currently researching my first Garand purchase and am looking forward to some input. I'm very on the fence as to which way to go. I am looking for a reliable shooter and therefore considering something like a Miltech or CMP rebuild but the collector in me thinks maybe a luck of the draw CMP Garand.

I have a couple of local opportunities; one for a 50's model H&R, lightly shot but often carried (based on the wood finish) and second, a decent looking "Aussie Garand" which the dealer claims is a rare rifle. After some research I am thinking that the Aussie is a more recently (80's?) manufactured receiver put together with a 1955 marked (and considerably more beat up barrel).

Maybe I will have to end up with 2 or more rifles to be satisfied, but where to start? Does anyone have any advice?

[MajMike]

New to the board, just found it, also post in some Nagant sites and an SKS site. This looks like a great place to learn a few new things, as I am new to collecting after becoming a cruffler. Been around firearms my whole life, pistols, rifles, blackpowder, reloading, hunting (when younger), etc.

I am medically retired from combat wounds as a Major in the USAF, a recipient of the Purple Heart and 100% DAV/SS disabled. Married (again, the first one bailed after the disabilities), father of two, and live in Panama City, FL (originally from MS).

[trashyman]

A friend showed me a bolt action rifle(Santa Fe Special, Santa Fe Arms, Pasadena, Calif., Golden State Arms Corp. No. 4 mk. He wondered what caliber it was. I had no idea so I'm trying to find out info on it. Very interesting site. Thanks for providing this great web site.

[adrians]

hi my name is adrian and i'm a brit living some 22 years here. i'm married i'm old , i'm always trying to learn new stuff about my flavor of firearm which is the Mauser rifle (any kind) ,great to be here amongst you all

[arisakadogs]

Howdy! Was just informed about this site by my friend, riceone.
I've been collecting Japanese since 1967 off & on. Hope I'm able to contribute here.
This photo shows where the "dogs" in my "handle" comes from