New member introductions thread ......

[the wrench]

Hi,i saw some real interesting info here and decided to register.I am always interested in mil stuff and am currently restoring a MKII bren gun carrier.Looking forward to hanging around here often.

[wiseguy502]

Hi,
I am an Army vet (1968-1975) and have my fathers 1911A1 (remington SN 142169). He carried it in Germany, Luxomburg and Holand with the Golden Acorn (87th) Division. Was looking around the web to find information about 1911A1s and prices.

I carry a Smith & Wesson M&P .40 for work and for off duty cary.

[martins8589]

G'day, I am interested in shooting a Ross rifle in 303 fullbore competition in Australia. If anyone has any tips or ideas about setting a Ross MKIII military rifle up for this type of shooting It would be appreciated.
Cheers, Martin.

[Bob McCaslin]

I spent 30 years in United States Marines I will talk about any subject except 3 things politics religion and women. My weapon of choice is the M14 an M1A. I do my own reloading and am very open to information on this. I do not support gun or any weapon control but I do not see the need for automatic weapons except for military use in combat. I am looking forward to talking with you and all your inputs.

[justmestevieb]

I AM LOOKING TO SELL A WORLD WAR II JAPANESE SWORD ... THIS IS WHAT I HAVE FOULD OUT ABOUT IT ...
The translation is mostly correct, however, it was not made at the Okayama prison. That swordsmith, the warden, was named Emura, and he did sign Nagamitsu on some of them, but this is a different Nagamitsu. Yours is Ichiryushi, that was his art name, and he was commissioned by the army to make swords for the Osaka Arsenal.

Yours is Ichiryushi-Nagamitsu that was his art name,

The Hawley number for your sword's smith is NAG-296. The Okayama warden is EMU-1. Yours is in Slough's, page 124. (An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945)

This is a very good sword. Medium to High Grade Gendaito. That means 100% traditionally made, traditional ore and water tempered. And according to Slough's, these swords' cutting ability ranks among the best produced by showa period swordsmiths. .

What you have there is a late war officers pattern, commonly but erroneously referred to, even by collectors, as a "Naval Landing Forces" sword. It is the real deal, maybe oil tempered instead of water, just missing some parts, and the wrap. Looks like a nice enough blade, too, worth some effort and money to get it restored.

[badjuju_4]

Hello All,

I'm a new member, so I'm doing the introduction piece.

Been in the US Army almost 20yrs, going to be retiring early next year.

My main interests are US and German WWII firearms and equipment.

Best Regards,
badjuju_4

[gumpire]

Hope you enjoy it a lot of Helpful information here .

[chadr33]

hello people im new i collect all kinds of guns and military equipment

[podmonkey]

Hello, I picked up a nice Enfield No 4 mk1 a couple weeks ago. Thought I'd join to take advantage of all the info here.

[senior-one]

I enjoy the info on this sight. I am a new member doing the first post.