Collecting - A Novice Perspective
In October I received my ATF C&R License and started my new hobby of choice. Being English by birth and South African by naturalization, it semed natural to start collecting weapons I had been...
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WARNING!!Under no circumstances should you buy a Mosin Nagant. Bad things happen to those that do. No known cure! Been known to deplete bank accounts faster than a renegade wife at the mall.So please,...
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm heading to a gun show in Fort Myers this coming weekend and will try to heed Andy's warning to keep away from the Moisin Nagant's, but I fear a sense of...
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Good luck at the gun show!My first rifle was a No4 Mk1*...since then I've added a No1 MkIII* and a No5 Mk1...gotta like those Enfields!But the Russians are more fun than almost anything going...and...
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Yes indeed, beware the Nagants, especially with SOG and their catalog prices.
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Let me add my welcome as well.You've picked a very wise way to start a Lee Enfield collection, that is buying one of what are avaiable currently at reasonable prices. Different rifles come and go over...
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Hi Amatikulu, Now none have warned you that you are doomed, your Wife has already seen the symptoms and knows that you are already lost and beyond help Now we are here to act as your "Support group"...
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Great story about the Boer Long Lee!Don't listen to that bad advice above - The only use I've ever had for a Noisy Maggot...err I mean Moisin Nagant was as fence posts on my uncle's farm.I remember...
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In all of the possibilities of which piece of history is the "best" to collect(and indeed, every c&r weapon played a role in that history), one thing often goes unmentioned... nearly every...
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Well it's happened and I can't say I wasn't warned, Re-reading your posts shows me that several of you have gone through my symptoms or have the "gift of prophecy."Now, not wanting to blame anyone.......
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Eventually you'll be temped to buy something that shoots an odd cartridge that's not available at a reasonable price. Something like a Jap Arisaka or a K31. This leads to a room full of reloading...
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Hello and welcome Amatikulu, After reading all the responses to your post I leaned back in my chair and folded my hands behind my head. I had this crooked grin on my face as I was thrown back in time...
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SpikeDD,I have never heard it said any better than your post! Great insight and you also must have an awesome collection. Maybe we could convince you to show us pictures of the regimental markings...
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Tinker, Thank you for the kind words Sir. I must have missed posting a reply to this. I'm sorry it's late I would be happy to share some pictures if you wish.David
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Yes, please do!Dave"There are many like it, but this one is mine."
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I got a call this morning from SpikeDD telling me that my first ever internet post had re-emerged from the archives following the recent upset to EZ-Board. After eighteen months here I still am...
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I for one, am glad to see you're still hanging around Never realized you came into the fold only eighteen months ago. You apparently have the addiction and it shows. As you also obviously realize, it...
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Ok JB... Ya got me there ! When I made the post above I was very new and didn't have a clue about posting pics. I have no excuse now. What you are about to see is a MESS. I have taken almost...
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Lovely rifles David Here's my bedroom stash which the wife tolerates (just) The cabinet:The racks:""There is nothing so pleasing as to be shot at by ones enemy without result." ~Winston Churchill~
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