Any WWII gun lovers out there?

[gaijinsamurai]

nice pics Andy.

Thanks, Fry!

 

[415DET]

For those folks who want to shoot their old war horses, both rifles and pistols, come on down to Tri-County Gun Club on the first and fourth Saturdays starting in March. Club membership is not required to shoot in the matches and they only cost $5.00. Here is a link to more information. If anyone wants more details, feel free to send me a PM. I have been shooting these matches for years and they are a great time. LOTS of great rifles that folks bring out!

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[moose]

I'll be in my bunk...

Love the Pacific bringbacks. Here's some:





-Thirtycal

 

[Militarytorch]

Some beautiful pictures. For the most part I collect WW1 and WW2 German/Russian/Finn rifles.
I do have some modern weapons but I have no love for those.

 

[xm193]

just started collecting this era 1943 mosin nagant,1903 a3 smith corona springfield

 

[Kruel J]

I have only one. A 1943 Ithaca 1911A1 carried by my great uncle in WWII. He was a flak gun mechanic. It shoots perfectly. I put 20 through it just to say I have and now its a safe queen.

 

[Jim Colvill]

I had the bug 30 years ago with 2 bring backs, a 98k and an Arisaka. My wife made me sell them before I ever had a chance to fire them. Now I'm retired and happily single. I've got the bug again, starting with easily obtained Com-bloc weapons and move on up as I can afford.

 

[mpmax]

Perhaps the rarest WWII pistol ever collected.....the chrome plated U-Boat commander's side arm. Judging from the holster, I'd say it came from the "Western" front.

 

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[silversnl]

I'm a 1911 loyal. I also own a Springfield 1903, a 1922m2, an M1A, and a couple Mausers. My grandfather turned me on to military service rifles. Sure, I have a Walther P99 and an AR, but there's something about the build of that 1903 or that M1A. Those two are tied for my favorites in my collection.

 

[Rix]

I have 3 mausers, 5 or 6 mosins, k31, garand, m1 carbine, 2 nagant revolvers, a Luger, a couple 03s, an arisaka ( need a bolt assy ) steyr m95, 3 enfields (one is a 2a1, but made to look like a #5) a couple 1917 revolvers.
And there's so many more I want......

 

[Stickjockey]

September 1944 Garand, 1918 M1903, Yugo M-48, 1899 Swedish Mauser, post-war PMC M1 carbine, 1915 SMLE along with a 1918 Colt 1911. Buncha others too, but those are the WW1/WW2 ones.

 

[benjohson]

Still one of my favorite reads:

Saving Private Ryan - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Had many over the years, but my favorite was the next generation, FN 1949. It was designed during WW2. The story goes that as the Wehrmacht was breaking down the front door, the designers were slipping out the back with the plans! I'm very glad that Germany didn't have the 10 rnd auto loaders, they are excellent battle rifles. Mine was in .30-06. Traded it, miss it!

 

[Hamundr]

Wow thanks for the photos guys

 

[gaijinsamurai]

Had many over the years, but my favorite was the next generation, FN 1949. It was designed during WW2. The story goes that as the Wehrmacht was breaking down the front door, the designers were slipping out the back with the plans! I'm very glad that Germany didn't have the 10 rnd auto loaders, they are excellent battle rifles. Mine was in .30-06. Traded it, miss it!

I love my FN49. Mine's a Luxembourg contract, in .30-06.

 

[ron]

I love WW 2 rifles. I also enjoy shooting them. After shooting Mausers, Mosins, O3s, Enfield, K31 & M-1s You realize how superior the M-1 sights are.
I like shooting old bolts and Garands in matches. TCGC has a Vintage Rifle Matches 1st Saturday and 4th Saturday. It is a lot of fun and a great group of people.
<broken link removed> Every thing is shot at 200 yards with pits. A lot of fun we welcome first timers.
Also Garand matches at DRRC. They have M-1 rifles to loan and amo. Douglas Ridge Rifle Club - Service Rifle Program

 

[teflon6string]

Mauser 98 sporterized to 30-06 and scoped. No longer in classic trim, but I love the clunky action.

What should I expect to pay for an everyday shooter M1, FTF in Oregon? Leads appreciated.

 

[Jim Colvill]

Mauser 98 sporterized to 30-06 and scoped. No longer in classic trim, but I love the clunky action.

What should I expect to pay for an everyday shooter M1, FTF in Oregon? Leads appreciated.

I was at the gun show today and saw them in the $1100-1300 range. Your mileage may vary.

 

[SIG383]

I have my 1955 Springfield M1 Garand and love it. Also have a sporterized P1917 Enfield. Can't go wrong with a good ol' 30-06