New member introductions thread ......

[omb841]

Hello,

Bill here. Found this site as a result of a Google search for M1 Carbine. I have recently been bitten by the M1 bug and am now trying to become conversant by reading Ruth, Harrison, and Reisch books to learn about the amazing weapon. So far I only have 3 - 1 Underwood 4-43, and 2 NPM's. They are an agglomeration of parts but then again I didn't pay "collectible" prices. Looking forward to learning more about about M1's. I may branch out to '03 Springfield's later. Cheers, Bill

[LostSoul]

Hello to everyone!

I've been lurking for a while, this is my first post. I'm a bit of a milsurp collector, most of what I have is Soviet or Warsaw Pact in origin. I won a Gunbroker auction for a 20 Lighgow No1 MKIII, and a Google search on Lee-Enfields led me here! I'm still waiting for the rifle to get here, I'll try not to be a pain in your collective asses asking things about it.

Thanks in advance for all the info I already have, and will continue to absorb here!

[woody314a]

Hello from Slower, Lower Delaware! This is my first post on this forum, but I have been active on the CMP forums (but mostly lurking and gleaning knowledge from more informed people). I have been a collector (and shooter) of Milsurps for a long time.

[John Sibley]

Hello everyone! got a question for any of you sniper experts. two of them actually.

saw a guy with a 1942 Longbranch No.4 MK1* T at a gun show. It had a matching bracket and apparantly all the rest of the correct for a Canadian sniper at that time. things causing a fierce debate between a couple of 'authorities' on military snipers at the show.

The rifle did not have a scope or sling and the front part of the original walnut stock was cut back to the middle sling ring to 'sporterize' it a bit. and the overall metal finish of the receiver and bracket was definately old. There was no 'history' or story to it other than someone owned it for dozens of years and dug it out of the closet and sold it.

one of the 'experts' says it lacks the S51 stamp on the bottom of the buttstock which makes it
questionable as to it's true originality. Another guys said this didn't matter too much with Canadian snipers, especially early ones in combat due to all the parts swapping in the field. (I certainly will personally attest to this phenomenon while i was in Nam) Either they didn't necessarily get that stamp or the stock could have been replaced later behind the lines if it were broken, but as long as it had a matching walnut cheekpiece, which all agreed it did, it could definately be 'original wood', in any case? It sure looked like original wood to me, but then I'm not an expert. One collector said because the stock could not be proven original, and no scope, it was not worth much than a few hundred dollars? Is that true? How do you judge the value of something like this then? Do they all have to be perfectly matching and 'correct' in every respect to be worth anything?

[Militarycollector]

I am a new member who collects mainly Canadian military items. I do displays for schools, Legions, fairs etc.

[Dint]

Hi
New to this board and collecting. M4 Bayonets are my interest, looking to start with acquiring one nice one of each maker. Currently have a Camillus, KI and Imperial.

[aussiesuperdad]

thanks mate i own and shoot a no4 late irish contact great rifle made a l42 years agao with a barrel from Lithgow and great help from the meausm
now trying to get yet again some of rogers scope mounts and pads can anyone help
col

[Lenny65]

Hi Guys, new to collecting 1911 and 1911A1. Look forward to using this forum information and help.
Thanks,
Lenny65

[Broski]

Great site.Really glad I found this place.

[Sgt Wonderful]

New kid on the block. I'm interest in Military type long guns and side arms. Namely M-1 Garands and Carbines.