New member introductions thread ......

[Derby]

I used to target shoot a .222 back in the 60's and reloaded my own ammunition. As a vet this was too light for euthanasia of large animals, so it went for a 30:30 carbine which I still have.
In 1985 I bought my first No.1 Mk 3 Lee Enfield (Indian made) and the 2nd a few months back (Lithgow, Australian) made. I also have a Styer .223 which is very accurate.
The Indian one is now being 'accurized' according to Roger Wadham's book, I may look at the Lithgow one later.
I am also reloading ammo for these calibres and note the advances in information & technology over the years. Pity my eyesight wasn't as good as it was back then!

[jh55555]

Hello all,
New member here. Pretty new to collecting, but very interested and hungry for firearms history.
jh55555

[Buck91]

Just a new member saying hi! Found this forum while looking for info on m1951 pants and looking forward to learning about plenty of other things too.

[SCMikeG]

Another new guy here (actually, sorta old geezer). Been "collecting" off and on for quite a while - first purchase was a 1871 Mauser in 1960 while I was still a teenager, and anyone could just buy through the mails (still have that Mauser). Looking for a bit more focus to my interests, and this forum looks to be a valuable resource. Even have my C&R license to play with.

[Hawken]

I restore and build vintage guns, mostly military, but started on gun kits. I prefer 19th century stuff now this changed too from the pieces I used in service.

Right now I am searching for a action pin screw for a francotte 1878 action pin.

[redfred]

I joined a while ago but this is my first post. I started collecting about 50 years ago but haven't acquired a large collection. My first purchase was a full-stocked SMLE from Sears for $9.99! I have since had an interest in .303s and now have a Long Branch No.4, and 3 Ross rifles, a sporterised Mark II, an unmodified Mark III, and an odd model that I can't identify. I also have a Venezuelan 7x57, a Yugo M-48, a Ljungman 6.5x55, all original, and a couple of other .22s. My collector pistols include 2 Broomhandles, one with wood holster/stock. Now that I have retired, I am hoping to actually get to shoot some of these,
and I was very glad to see the instructions on making sure my Ross was safe!

[docjfg]

Hi, just joined. Current interests are FALs and the Bren gun. Just beginning to learn about Brens although I have been a 'gun crank' for almost 50 years...and bless Elmer Keith!--Jerry

[jrboon]

just found your site today,interesting place. my main interest would be old mauser '98's, also rem. rolling blocks,mostly military. jrb.

[bluefin]

I was steered to your site by a friend that's also a member of the Fal and AK Files. I've been a collector for 15-20 years now. I like mostly WW2 German and japanese as well as Post war Russian, Czech and other Commie things.

I'm looking forward to learning more about my collection and I hope I can help contribute to the site as well.

[Dadcpu]

Hello, my collection includes Garands, Carbines and the M1903.