New member introductions thread ......

[beekeeper]

Have been a hanger-on and registered.

A general question about come-ups for Service Rifle. Long ago, I recall a thread by Master Po?? on the old CSP website that had general elevation comeups for all service rifles - M1/3006, M14 with M872?? ammo and AR 15.

Would someone supply? Thanks, Tom

[BriWac]

Hello, I am a new member from the Pittsburgh, PA area. I own a M1 carbine 'Bring Back' that my father brought back after fighting in the Bulge and other theaters. We had 250 rounds he brought back too, that I shot already unfortunately, and it has an Underwood barrel stamped 12-43 and a STD. Prod. Receiver also the cross cannon stamp on the butt and a small 'P' stamped on the top middle of the barrel. How can I find out if this is an original, a Gov. rebuilt? Did they use different company parts when they built the originals? Where else do I look for markings? It does not look like it ever had a bayonet lug, which to me helps verify it was not a gov. rebuilt modified on most after WWII. It has only 2 rivets holding the hand stock and top wooden part together not four. I was told that is a good sign too. It has the slide safety and flip up sights also. I would like to know what I have and what it is worth. My son hit a plastic gallon milk bottle right under the lid at 100 yards, though he was trying for the cap. So it shoots well still. Thanks and I hope to hear from some of you on this. Brian

[gap]

Testing, 1, 2,3.

Interested in WW2 small arms. Thanks.

GAP

[Ralph M]

Hi folks,
I recently acquired a pair of 1935 Modele Brazilian mausers in 7 mm that are in mint condition, unfired, one is still in the grease, and other has been somewhat cleaned up. Both are totally matching numbers with the matching bayonet and scabbords. I have a line on a third rifle in a similar condition, but without the bayonet. I will get pictures of all three and attach ASAP.
These were imported to Alberta in the early 70's and sold for about $150.00 ca with bayonet and an actual target. I talked with the fellow who sold them and he said they occasionally still show up, but most have been either fired or converted to sporters.
While i'm not a collector, I still appreciate quality and these old rifles are incredible. I wish we could yet workmanship like this now.
The rifle that has been cleaned up is missing the butt plate and screws as well as the action bolts but I believe they are retrievable.
Any thoughts as to fair market value?
Ralph

[REM1875]

Howdy from Texhoma - (Texas up along the Red River near Ok)
Started pretty young with a Japanese 7.7 that my Dad or his twin brother took off Okinawa. Started buying in the late 1960's with a Brit 303 because I could not afford anything else and they were very reasonable. Started reloading when I got out of Navy for first time and was headed into the Army. Started casting about 2 years later. My brother and I load for about +40 different calibers and we are masters of none. But do have a nodding acquaintance with some Military from - Japanese- US- Italian- Austrian- Swiss- French- Spanish- Czech- Turk- Soviet- German and Chinese. Whatever was cheap : ) I am and econoMISER
I am grateful to be here looking forward to learning more
Joe

[chief68]

Hello from Troy, OH. I'm Mike, a retired USAF Cheif Master Sergeant as a medic (86-07) - I am Desert Shield/Storm and OIF/OEF veteran and have always loved US military history and have been collecting on and off for many years. I love all thing related to US militaria and weapons.

[xa-coupe]

Hello from the People's Demokratik Republik Of Victoria ( Australia )
Found this place whilst looking for no4 7.62 conversion parts and decided to stay on.
I have mainly Enfields, No1 MkIII*, No4 Mk1, No4 Mk1 7.62 range rifle which I am making functional again and sporting stuff.
I have already learned heaps by just browsing ... looking forward to learning more.
Jeff

[Cobretti]

Hello all,

I recently joined this forum when I purchased my first M1 Carbine, a 1943 Rock-Ola, which is currently my latest obsession. Hope to find some good info here and maybe some parts as well. BTW, which is the most accurate book on these guns? I have several and there seems to be conflicting opinions. Thanks!

Joe

[lefty]

I have what appears to be a never fired M-1 made in 1941 with all correct and (presumably) original parts. Has correct date on barrel with British proof marks (crown NP 18 tons among other markings) All metal parts appear new with exception of some black flaking from gas tube. Have offer of $3,000, should I let it go or is it likely worth much more if advertised correctly with good photos?

[Deaf Smith]

I'm new here but surely not new to the shooting forums of the net.

Just picked up a 03A3, with cut down stock, but all the rest is in order and I'm looking for lots of information on restoring it to a 1942 Remington 03A3 service rifle!

Anyway hello to all.

Deaf