New member introductions thread ......

[dougfran]

hi and hello to all at military surplus.com.i am looking for help in identifying a ariska type 38 and its worth to purchase something new,i have identified alot of the markings-the key part that ihave read about is the flower.it is still visible with 2 straight lines grooved through it.the only number i cant get to is the barrel stamp under the wood because the sling(original)will be ruined if i try to take if off.all other markings are identified and 99% original.its a 2nd edition made in tokyo/kokura,has heavy front sight,cone with tip firing pin,series 6 back sight,flat butt plate,notched bolt,2 pc stockblue finish and is 6.5x50mm.it is for sale and would like to know what i could get for it and if anybody you all know would be interested.thank you and hope to here back soon.every military weapon has a story-am also trying to find the middle part of this guns history- THANK all for reading and possible further info

[VDV90]

Hey, long time lurker finally joining

Collector of Soviet militaria, and firearms as of late living here in Ontario Canada

SVT-40
AVT-40 ( sort of)
X 2 1950 SKS

Recoilless rifle..

Always looking to improve the cache!

Cheers!

[Kenzie]

Hello, got some old military boxes wondering what they are.

[OLD0G]

Hello from San Antonio. I am a retired US Army officer and have been collecting mostly military small arms for more than 30 years. I have read this forum with great interest over recent years, but never saw a reason to register, but now I have. My particular interest at the moment is British sniper rifles of which I have only two, an L42A1 and a No.4 Mk.1. (T) The L42A1 is complete, to include the shipping crate and scope box. The 4 (T) is missing the No. 32 scope and bracket and I have been unsuccessful finding either over the past 2-3 years and am considering buying a reproduction scope from the gunparts place, but I don't care for the bracket as it does not match up well at all to the original on the L42A1. Based on what I have read in the forum, a Mr. Roger Payne is reputed to make the best reproduction bracket, however, I have been unable to find his business address or anyone who distributes his product. I would truly appreciate any help in this regards. Thanks.

[acepatt]

Hello everybody. I have a longtime interest in historical firearms, and welcome info on the ones i have and reading on history of others.'

Thanks.
C

[The African]

Just reading what you got here. I have an unhealthy interest in .303 British. ( "unhealthy", my wifes word)

[tincansailor1]

Been lurking around a bit. After a long hiatus from my Enfield No4, have developed a renewed interest in the old girl. This seems to be the place to get all the answers.

[shingleshot love]

I'm single Shot/Love from Connecticut,USA. I've been shooting single shot rifles all my life. Myparticular interest has been old rifles (mostly Sceutchens)and cast leas bullets.
Recently I bought Martini MK 2 from AC One of the Nepal guns. The outside was very rough, and the wood was pretty shabby but all the metal cleaned up real good. Bore on the rifle cleaned to a great finish and, with some stock repairs, it is now mechanically perfect and sound.
In one of the forums I had read about using a 1905 Canadian Ross rear sight to replace the Martini's original sight. I ordered one from GPC and when it arrived after some cleaning it looked great. It fit on the gun beautifully with no modifications at all.
Bought some brass, got a RCBS #57923 mold, cast up some bullets with some scrap I
had around. Went to the range today using 10 gr. Blue Dot and large pistolprimers. Shot some nice 3" groups once I got sighted in at 100 yds. Bullets tipped a little at the target but shot really fantastic.
I think using a powder like unique in a heavier charge might have a little better result.
Aren't these old single shots great!

[4Fingers of Death]

G'day from Australia.

I've been shooting for 50+ years and still hard at it. Not a collector as such, but have an example of most types of military rifles used in WW1 and 2 (no semi autos, too much fun and not allowed ).

I served in the Citizen Military Forces, as an infantryman, then as a Tank Troop Leader in the Australian Army as a young man. Kept shooting because I enjoyed it and was determined to maintain my skill level.

Currently about to dust off and shoot a Ross and a K31 rifle and ended up here looking for advice. I had a big shoot planned today, but forgot about the car race meeting which closed the range. Theres always next time.

[WeeDavie41]

Greetings, I am new to this thread. I own a black powder "Brown Bess" and recently purchased a Mosin Nagant 1934. I spent most of my working life as a conservator dealing with the preservation and restoration of historic objects. In that direction, I think that I may have information that will be usefull when dealing with some of the older firearms.
Wee Davie