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02-15-2016 05:35 PM
#7131
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Springfield 1903 history, etc. questions
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.
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02-15-2016 05:35 PM
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02-15-2016 08:16 PM
#7132
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Hello
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.
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02-16-2016 09:11 AM
#7133
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New guy in Alabama
Hello every one. I am new to the surplus firearms world. I am loving it!
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02-17-2016 11:57 AM
#7134
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Hello to all and glad to be a member. Looking forward to the info etc.
Bryon
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02-17-2016 12:14 PM
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hunter04
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
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02-18-2016 12:52 PM
#7136
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HI
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
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02-18-2016 03:00 PM
#7137
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Hello. I'm a new member.
Hello. I just joined. Hoping to identify some old ammo belts. Thanks.
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02-19-2016 10:44 AM
#7138
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Hello! New member from Missouri.
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02-19-2016 09:43 PM
#7139
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02-22-2016 03:17 PM
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A new member from Scotland
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.