New member introductions thread ......

[TexasD]

Hello from Texas. I have been into milsurps for about the last 40 years. My first was a 6.5 Carcano I bought for $15 and that got me started but what got me hooked was a $39 Russian SKS numbers matching with 500 rounds of ammo. I had my choice of about 20-25 placed muzzle down in a whiskey barrel at a Whites Auto store. All it took was one trip to the range and I was in love. As it turns out I wish I had the foresight to buy the whole barrel full and hang on to them. LOL. Anyway thanks for the add and look forward to the collective knowledge on the forum. David

[bodenplukt]

hi,
collector of mainly early cartridge rifles, esp. french. also archer and luthier. warm greetings to all.

[gc1054]

Greetings all
Currently shooting Enfields (1918 Enfield SMLE III* & Savage No4 Mk1*) & Finnish Mosin Nagants (M27, M39, M91, M91/30). Just started reloading for 303
Looking forward to reading & hopefully contributing to the forum

[Topfmine]

Hi i have been collecting for nearly 40 years. I live in an area in the UK that was once a Canadian army base during ww2 for Dieppe and Normandy. Just over the fence from me which was the old Canadian barracks, 100 yards away is the old small arms range where they use to use the complete compliment of weapons including the PIAT and many other goodies. I collect American German and British, specialising in German Mine warfare, American radio's and collect British 2inch mortar items, just joined the Brengun club.
A very intresting forum, hope members can help and advise.

[rrambo]

Hello everybody! Another humble newbie here, looking for info. The Lee Enfield section has been welcoming and helpful so I expect more of the same as I branch out to Mauser and Krag. Not sure of the protocol for posting so you may see the same post elsewhere if it turns out that I should move it.

To business: I have a Mauser 98 marked as follows (will also provide pictures). I’ve tried to figure out the markings but I’m just (enthusiastically) beginning to learn and could use some help. As compared to Enfields, the Mauser 98 identification seems quite a bit harder to figure out. You guys must be smarter than Enfield guys. 

Forgive me for any misused terms and unfamiliarity with the importance of various markings, I hope to be much smarter shortly. Also, please give me a break because this is currently my only dirty firearm but I didn’t want to clean it until I find out more about what to do.

Anyway, the left side of the receiver is stamped with Kar 98 and the top of the receiver has four items stacked toward the butt end behind the 7.9: 1920 / a crown / Erfurt / 1912. I've been told elsewhere that NO Erfurt 1912’s exist, but that’s what I have.

Serial numbers (#9699) match on the receiver assembly ( both top and bottom), barrel, stock, and handguard. The bolt doesn’t seem to have a number. There is a 99 on the front sight guard and 96 on the magazine follower and on the bottom magazine cover. The top edge of the buttplate has S.P. over D and the rear of the butt plate has 4. over 60.

Very sadly, this weapon was duffle cut by my WW2-vet uncle and the cut pieces are lost. I seem to be missing the bayonet mount assembly, the front portions of the stock/hand guard, the sling, and the movable part of the rear sight. I hope it's not ruined for restoration.

I’m not lazy at all, but I’m having trouble getting traction on this particular ID problem. Can anyone refer me to resources or better, give me some clue on this weapon so that I have the keys to educate myself about it? Also, any thoughts about correcting the butchery would be welcome (but I’m also reading previous posts on that topic.)

Here are the photos, and thanks a lot!

[piratekingza]

hi im PirateKingZA new member im 28 live in SA and need some help identifying a rifle .22 caliber

[matchtarget]

Just joined after getting fired up by watching too much of the Military Channel.Look forward to learning from all.

[Mattwood440]

Hi all. I inherited my grandfather's old M1 carbine late last year. It's a unique one, and my uncle believes it came from the National Guard in 1967. I'd say it looks like a mix master but the stock is really bugging me. I joined milsurps to figure out what this stock is and to find out how to restore the whole thing.

[KYGun]

Been on the net since 1992, long time gunboards user, but glad I run into this site. There are so many but this one is one of the best ones I've seen.

[54longbranch]

hi im new to this and am a new proud member thank you