New member introductions thread ......

[zbeast]

Hey everybody! Will be browsing around for a bit checking out all the information. Thanks for having me!

[RWL]

I recently picked up two sporterized Enfields.
Here's the No.1 Mk III. For this I ordered the necessary hardware and a stock set. It was also missing the rear sight spring and screw. I got a new spring, saw the beveled edges at the rear and didn't notice that there was a slot in the sight base, so I ground off the bevels so it would fit between the sides. BIG MISTAKE. ** I discovered that there's a slot that the bevel would have slid into and the screw doesn't hold the spring down. It just keeps it from sliding out. Now having nothing to lose, I'll try Tigging a little metal onto the rear sides of the spring and hand filing a new bevel. We'll see if I ruin the spring temper. I'm in the process of stripping and refinishing the wood. The wood had been painted and in my opinion not salvageable to just clean it.
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The other was a No.4 Mk.1 It had nicer wood in its sporterized condition, and after seeing what a sporter rescue is costing me for the first rifle, I think I'll let this one alone. The only thing that needed to be done to this 2nd rifle was to clean the safety so that the detent notch would keep it in the safe position.
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I picked up a box of PPU ammo for each rifle and will keep each set of fired shells segregated, only neck sizing the cases to preserve their shooting life.

** I had done a search for fitting a rear sight spring, but didn't discover the slot until today when I ran across a side comment in a thread on a a different topic that mentioned the slot.

[denard80]

Hello my name is Ken Sanders and I'm a new member to the group. I have several vintage military items to sell. I will be posting them on here.

[denard80]

I have a vintage USSR Air Force Lieutenant's Coat. The coat is in good shape with no rips or tears, but does have a button missing and spot on one of the sleeves. The measurements are Shoulder to shoulder: 18", Armpit to armpit: 22", Sleeve: 24" and Overall length: 58". I'm asking $400 OBO

[denard80]

I have an 1862 Civil War Discharge paper with a form No.5. The papers are framed nicely and show signs of age and wear. This will make a great addition to any Civil War Collection.

[denard80]

I have a 1933 West Point Cadet Wool Overcoat W Prov. 017. This overcoat was owned by LT. Col. R. A. Pillivant, he was stationed at Erie Proving Grounds where he was appointed as an Adjudant. An Adjudant helps the commanding officer with unit administration. The area he was stationed at trained rifleman. There are tags from when it was in storage starting in the year 1954. Its made out of wool. Worn down around the collar and the inside armpits have small tears. All the information on this jacket is on the tags and through researching his name more information can be found out. Measures 19" shoulder to shoulder, 25" shoulder to cuff and 51" long.

[Lynber8955]

Hello everyone,
Got bit by the Milsurp Bug several years ago and this site has been a wealth of info ! Thanks to everyone for all the great posts and pics! Finally decided to become a member instead of a stalker. Have about 10 lovely pieces so far. Better invest in another safe soon.
More to follow.....
Lynn

[Enforcer]

Hello to you all. I live in Berkshire UK. Have used classic firearms for many years but am still learning. I started and run an NRA approved shooting club with restricted membership. Being a NRA approved HME RCO and Club Instructor I hopefully, may be able to answer some fellow members questions. Thanks for reading this brief introduction.

[Brotherg]

Always love the milsurp. Not sure how long. Maybe since dad came home from the war. Have a Garand, 2 arisakas, 2 Mosins......yadda Yada. Hope to be of some help without getting in the way. Have found much useful info here, hope to find more.

[BobbyPal]

Hi All
I am new to the forum, but a longtime collector of Milsurp firearms.