New member introductions thread ......

[4Marines]

Hi everyone. FNG here. Retired USMC. Hoping to learn a bit about my various rifles and guns I have hear for hunting. I have just inherited a U.S. Springfield armory model 1903 with serial numbers I374377. onthe side of the safety above trigger in stock is S.A. then under that is stamped GAW. to the right of that is a circle symbol with what looks to be crossed cannons? flip up rear adjust sight w/slide. A P stamped in stock behind trigger guard. No serial number on metal plate butt stock. wear the bayonett clips on under side has the letter H, the barrel stamped R29 , No other markings or numbers that I can see. Can anyone tell me the roots of my gun ? I'm trying to totally clean this gun up. it was sitting in a barn for 30 years. Trying to figure out how to best polish up the metal? It was all layered with crud and dirt and dust. Corrosin starting. Tips best way to restore metal on this weapon. Thankyou.

[darmyjeep@verizon]

HI Fellow Collectors;
I have been collecting since I was 3 yrs old, as my dad came home from WWII and gave me to his mother to raise and left some military items behind with me, and so it began a life long incurable collecting virus.

[Retired AF CE]

Hello every one. I am new to the surplus firearms world. I am loving it!

[Life Member]

Hello to all and glad to be a member. Looking forward to the info etc.
Bryon

[ruger04]

looking forward to using this site and knowledge of other collectors, recently purchase from friend what seems to be a no 5 nk1 designed from no 4 mk1, to me it appears
to be a prototype, 1943 n04mk1 re tooled to no5mk1,really looking to discuss with someone who has the knowledge to help me solve the unknown. this particular rifle was found on a pan am jet back in the early 70,s the rifle was on that plane for neary10 years, until discovered. any help would be greatly appreciated

[Sir George]

Hi Guys, not really a "collector" more like a afficando for P.38, P08, 1911, Tokarev, pistols and rifles, WWI & WWII US rifles, CCCP 91/30s. Glad to be aboard
jess

[Windchime]

Hello. I just joined. Hoping to identify some old ammo belts. Thanks.

[ozarkmac]

Hello! New member from Missouri.

[Chas100]

Hello ! New member from Ohio. Although I have a few modern firearms nothing better than wood and metal. M1 Garands, Carbines and military trainers are my passion. A registered user of The CMP and frequent The CMP NS as often as I can. I'm also a member of the GCA and obviously the NRA. I also love my rimfires and bayonets. I frequent The CMP, US Militaria and RFC forums. I hope to be able to contribute info as well as receive info from the members here.
Chas

[vintage365]

Hi,
I am taking this opportunity to introduce myself. I have been an active target shooter for 40+ years, initially with handguns then ,post the UK handgun ban, military rifles.
My main interest being in German Military firearms and I have built up a small collection. Since semi-auto full bore rifles are also prohibited I am restricted to bolt action,
That said, I purchased a modern copy of the MP44 as "straight pull" having in earlier years owned a WW2 item which had been modified to semi-auto.
My most recent acquisition is a K98 in 7.92 X 33 !! Over here in the UK we are not at all sure about it so comments would be appreciate. To that end I hope to strip it down and produce some photos. It shoots well and somewhere in its history the rear sight has been given a "square" notch. (Gives a reasonable sight picture for my old eyes)
Look forward to contributing to the group.