I've always had a soft spot for WWII military arms, mostly American but another country sneaks in every once in a while. The picture is not good but you get the idea:
Anyone else a U.S. Military Firearm Collector?
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No! I am not a military firearms collector, I'm not, really I don't care what my actions reveal over the last few weeks. I don't think wanting more makes me a collector, I don't "need" a USGI carbine, I just want one. I can quit whenever I want.........
As of yesterday:
Yeah, yeah, whenever I want............
OP
Picked up an original Johnson M1941 SAR recently to add to the collection.
Also managed to find an original bayonet and scabbard for the Johnson.
Will get it out to the range soon, what a cool weapon this is!! The prices are going nuts on these guns as of late.......
Also managed to find an original bayonet and scabbard for the Johnson.
Will get it out to the range soon, what a cool weapon this is!! The prices are going nuts on these guns as of late.......
OP
Also grabbed an original late WWII "Last Ditch" 8mm Nambu and a sealed 16-count packet of ammo......the Nambu date is 11/44 and the ammo packet is 1/45
jsfricks
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A recent addition to my small collection. It may look familiar to Tom.
Rayfan87
Member
I've always had a soft spot for US military firearms, unfortunately my current economic situation doesn't allow for the premium these guns rightfully carry. I have an M1 Garand, I'd love to fill out a basic WWII GI set by adding an M1 carbine, M1911a1, and 1903a3.
Of course if you include foreign military I'd like to do an Allies set: all the previously mentioned guns, my 91/30, add an Enfield, and the appropriate handguns.
Of course if you include foreign military I'd like to do an Allies set: all the previously mentioned guns, my 91/30, add an Enfield, and the appropriate handguns.
OP
A recent addition to my small collection. It may look familiar to Tom.
Indeed it does look familiar, nice photos and love the web gear!!
OP
Some other US stuff
Here is some other items I have accumulated.....
Here is some other items I have accumulated.....
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LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
Yes, I also have a fondness for older US military arms. ODCMP provided me several years of opportunities to stockpile M1 rifles (SA, Winchester, IHC, HRA), along with a few M1903's and 03/A3's. M1 Carbines have been a favorite of mine since the 1960's. Krag rifles and carbines have been a hobby for several decades. Trapdoor Springfield rifles have given me much pleasure on the range. Couple of 1860 Colt Army revolvers, a London Colt Navy revolver, 1849 Pocket Colt, couple of Remington New Army revolvers, all have been an education and fun at the range as well. US M1911 and M1911A-1 pistols have been an obsession for decades. WW1 and WW2 revolvers including M1917 Colt and S&W, a Colt Commando, and a couple of Victory models. A very nice 1943 Johnson has been fun, both as a source of research and on the range. Had a registered M1A1 Thompson years ago, but foolishly sold it before the market went absolutely off the charts.
Not military, but I also enjoy a pre-Civil War percussion rifle that I restored to firing condition, and have taken a couple of meals with it in recent years.
A very few I have some provenance on, mostly from family members selling off estate items. Others, well I just wish they could talk. They are all pieces of our national history!
Not military, but I also enjoy a pre-Civil War percussion rifle that I restored to firing condition, and have taken a couple of meals with it in recent years.
A very few I have some provenance on, mostly from family members selling off estate items. Others, well I just wish they could talk. They are all pieces of our national history!
HOUSTON RICK
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Threed, any idea where I could get a reproduction cavalry holster that holds an SW R8? Nice collection!
vinny77
US Veteran
Model of 1911 US Army WWI
This was in one of the last shipments from Colt to Bush Terminal, New York for delivery to the American Expeditionary Forces in the fall of 1918. It shoots as good as it looks. Some call these “black” Army 1911’s. Colt was told by the Army to expedite the shipment so they skipped the final polishing step before bluing. One of my grail guns!
Vinny
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This was in one of the last shipments from Colt to Bush Terminal, New York for delivery to the American Expeditionary Forces in the fall of 1918. It shoots as good as it looks. Some call these “black” Army 1911’s. Colt was told by the Army to expedite the shipment so they skipped the final polishing step before bluing. One of my grail guns!
Vinny
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Lets see I have a S&W victory, S&W 1917, Postal Meter M1 carbine and a early Trapdoor Springfield. I had a 1943 Springfield M1, and a Remington 03-A3. I sold those to help a friend who was in dire straights.
OP
Wish I could help, but not a clue! Maybe one of the rein-actor supply sites???
Or eBay?
OP
A nice group of military items! I also have a Postal Meter .30 M1 Carbine in the safe somewhere......nice guns!
1-1917
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I do have a few US military arms.
50/70 Trapdoor short rifle
45/70 trapdoor
1898 Krag
1903/1903A3
P-17 rifles (all makes)
Garand
M1 Carbine
S&W 1917
S&W Victory
S&W Model 10 (USMC issue)
50/70 Trapdoor short rifle
45/70 trapdoor
1898 Krag
1903/1903A3
P-17 rifles (all makes)
Garand
M1 Carbine
S&W 1917
S&W Victory
S&W Model 10 (USMC issue)
31FordA
Member
More an accumulator than a collector, I have acquired a few over the years:
M-1 Carbines (Inland/Saginaw/Postal Meter)
M1903A3
M1917 Eddystone
Krag
M1911A-1 (Ithaca)
M1917 S&W
I've also got a few Enfields, a Luger, and a few other allied and axis guns.
The 1917 Eddystone has the most family connections. One of my grandfathers helped build the Eddystone plant, both grandfathers worked in the plant during World War One, and my great uncle carried a 1917 with the AEF in France in 1918.
M-1 Carbines (Inland/Saginaw/Postal Meter)
M1903A3
M1917 Eddystone
Krag
M1911A-1 (Ithaca)
M1917 S&W
I've also got a few Enfields, a Luger, and a few other allied and axis guns.
The 1917 Eddystone has the most family connections. One of my grandfathers helped build the Eddystone plant, both grandfathers worked in the plant during World War One, and my great uncle carried a 1917 with the AEF in France in 1918.
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