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Military Firearms collection

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lets say you wanted to create a personal collection of antique military firearms, what would you put on the list. I do not wanna go too extravagant in rarity, or number

list your 5-10 neccessary firearms to create such a collection.

Thanks
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

Are you limiting it to antiques (pre-1899), only? Or, would you include relic status, as well (50 years old, or more)?
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

a luger
a broomhandle
a p38
a 1870's colt SAA
an M1
an M1 carb
a war era 1911
a 1903
a 1860 army
a sharps 1874
a pepperbox
a pinfire
and a hipoint
 
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i would say it did not really matter, you could go back that far. probably just the 5-10 most important for a collection
 
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Can't do it in 10! Pick a time or war or Country an start there.

I started with a 1913 Lithgow then the sickness took over
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M1 Garand, M1903 or M1903a3/a4, 98K mauser, 1911/1911a1, P-38, Nagant, SKS, AK47, Luger, Enfield.

All are reasonable except the 03a4. Some Lugars are pricey but many are still reasonable.
 
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every one of those on my list have crazy collector followers
 
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esp the hipoint in .380

I want a Sharps really bad, my uncle has one and it is beautiful

off your list vjj i still need about half of it haha
 
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deppends if you want world wide collection or US collection.
US:
Krag,1903 1903A1,1903A3,1903A4,1917,M1 Garand,M1Carbine
World Wide:
German Mausers
Swiss
Swedish mauser
British Enfields
Japanese Arisaka
Spanish Mausers
Russian Mosens, SKS and AKs
ect.
You can have a vast collection with just the varients of one contry
 
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I am leaning towards american, and i do not wanna be too over the top too bc i still have to buy AR's and other guns haha
 
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Well, that pretty much limits it to this list, for me:

M1903 (or 03-A3)
M1911(A1)
M1917
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
 
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merikan only you say?

a 1860 army
a 1851 navy
a remington 1874
a winchester 89
a yellowboy
a war era 1911
a 1917 enfield
a m1
an m1 carb
a 1903, 1903a3, 1903a4
a m1a1
a colt 1917 army
a colt SAA
any 1890-1940 colt pocket pistol
a sharps
a M97 trenchgun
a pederson device
and a hipoint
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

I'm sort of doing the same thing.

Thus far I've acquired,

Savage Enfield No.4 Mk.1* Stamped US PROPERTY
1942 and 1944 Mosin Nagants

Next on the list are:

Mauser K98k
K31
Arisaka Type 99
M-1 Garand
Martini-Henry

Maybe you see a pattern here...

Anyways, I'm thinking hard about taking my 1942 Mosin Nagant 91/30 and wizarding it into a PU Sniper configuration. I just need someone to talk me into it.
 
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Most American milsurp is getting pricy. You're starting a bit late. You can find some shooter grade's in the $450+ price range. True collector grades are $1000+. That is for originals, not someones parts gun they made correct. You really need to know what you are buying. Lots of guns with fake parts, fake stapes ect.

My collection is senterd around 22 lr trainers and the parent rifle or handgun. I have verious Mauser, US, Polish and British trainers. The rarest ones are The Belgin 1952 ABL 22lr Mauser and it's 30-06 Belgin Mauser. I have over 30 trainers and the parent rifle for most of them. For some, like the German Mausers, I only need one K98k.
 
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Tried to write a list...just too many to choose from if you have a free shot across any era, nation and choice of rifle, side arm, SMG, LMG, HMG etc.

So, for a Brit collecting rifles:

Land Pattern Musket ("Brown Bess")
Martini Henry .577/450
Lee Enfield SMLE
Lee Enfield No4T
L1A1 SLR
L96 / L96A1
 
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CMP is done with 1903's and M1 carbs, so ya kinda need to get going on those as they shall continue to climb in price, id jump on an M1 from them now while they still got em. everything else just keep your eyes peeled, be suprised and some treasures at local small shops and alot of times they dont know what they got


FYI its D-day today so go buy one today
 
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it sorta helps like mentioned to find a niche or genre ya really like and stick to that for a while, for me its ww2 era military but all countries
 
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I love ww2 history. there are just so many weapons in the era that it would be hard to get all of them
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VJJPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it sorta helps like mentioned to find a niche or genre ya really like and stick to that for a while, for me its ww2 era military but all countries </div></div>

+1...for me it is military "precison rifles" of 20th Century alongside British military weapons...but even that is a BIG group!

Fun trying though....
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I think you may find military surplus firearms collecting to be quite costly if you jump in both feet without doing a lot of research. I believe you can save your self a lot of headach by at first picking one type and researching it thoroughly before making a purchase. I personally have found the research to be almost as rewarding and fun as the firearms themselves.
After that you can move to other types if you like. Doing the same for each one.
In the short time I've been involved I can see where there can be many pitfalls in acting without proper information.
 
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thats part of what i am doing by asking around. i own probably 12 vintage firearms now and am looking to have a more complete collection
 
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So far have collected:

1874 Trapdoor
Krag-Jorgensen
1903 A3
1903 A4
1911 WWI Vintage
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
AR15 A1
AR15 A2
M4 Carbine (semi)

Want a M1A1 Thompson really bad, ... but it's a no no here in the peoples hell hole Illinois..
 
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man i cant believe there hasnt been a stg44 listed yet? that would have been first on my list!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lrs50bmg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So far have collected:

1874 Trapdoor
Krag-Jorgensen
1903 A3
1903 A4
1911 WWI Vintage
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
AR15 A1
AR15 A2
M4 Carbine (semi)

Want a M1A1 Thompson really bad, ... but it's a no no here in the peoples hell hole Illinois..
</div></div>
Don't forget the 1941 Johnson rifle.
 
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To list how bad a military collection can get:
1911 made in 1914 for the rgentine Navy. Serial nubers started at
6201. I have 6202.
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine IBM
M2 Carbine Inland
M50 Reising
2 M65 Reising USMC trainers
1903 Springfield
1903A1 Springfield
K98k Sauer and Son
KKW Gustloff 22lr trainer
DSM34 Mauser Trainer (2)
MAS45 trainer
44US Mossberg trainer
Rodman 22lr M-16 22lr kit
M262 22lr M16 kit
Colt ace upper for the 1911. This was a parts kit
Remington 40X US marked match rifle
Remington 40XB US marked Match rifle (2)
Winchester 52C US match rifles (2)
Winchester 52D US match rifle
DSM34 GECO 22lr trainer
Polish WZ 48 22 trainer
Polish M44 Mosin Nagant
Enfield No2Mk4 trainer Lithgow
Enfield No3MkIII 303 lithgow
Enfield No3MkIII BSA
Remington 513T trainers (3)
M91 Mosin Nagant (2)
M91/30 Mosin Nagant 1
Mosin Nagant pistol
Hyme 22 trainer
Isrial 1952 22lr trainer
Belgen 1952 ABL 22 trainer
Belgen Mauser in 30-06
Polish AK47 22lr trainer
This is just part of my collection
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lrs50bmg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So far have collected:

1874 Trapdoor
Krag-Jorgensen
1903 A3
1903 A4
1911 WWI Vintage
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
AR15 A1
AR15 A2
M4 Carbine (semi)

Want a M1A1 Thompson really bad, ... but it's a no no here in the peoples hell hole Illinois..
</div></div>
Don't forget the 1941 Johnson rifle. </div></div>

Your right... forgot to forget that on the wish list... saw a beautiful sample 15+ years ago, but the collector was unwilling to part with it! Have an M1A Super Match also...
 
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so far,

M1 garand (SA)
M1 garand (HRA)
M1 carbine (Rock Ola)
Mosin 91/30 (round, Hex)
Mosin 91/30 (PU sniper)
K98 (ZF-41 Mount, vet bring back)

would like to add
Gew 43
Enfield Mk4 No.1
SVT-40
1903
1917
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

Arisakas make good clubs.

M1 Garand
M1A/M14
German Mauser (I'd go for a Model 98)
Sniper, Hex Mosin Nagant (ie Not the <$200 new old stock)
Early 1900's Luger (I saw one in cosmoline at a gun shop that's now closed... Wish I had it)
Good condition all original issued 1911
 
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WWI collection:
FN Browning M1903
Nagant M1895
1903 Springfield
1898 Orberndorf Mauser
1911

WWII collection:
1903 Springfield
M1 Garrand
Enfield No 4 mark 1
91/30 Mosin Nagant
1898 Mauser with swastikas
1911

Vietnam collection:
bring back Tokarev
M44 Mosin Nagant
AR15 without forward assist.
SKS
AK47
1911
M14

Falklands collection:
Argentine FAL
Brit FAL
 
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I have a Canadian sniper rifle made in 1945 chambered in 303 British. Unfortunately, the guy who owned it before "Sporterized" it, AKA "ruined it". Sill, the rifle is extremely accurate.
 
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None are really collector grade, all are shot...so more of an "acquirer" than a collector...but FWIW

US Collection:
Trapdoor Springfield
Krag Jorgensen
M1903 Mark 1
M1903A4
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
M1A
AR15/M16A2
M40A1
M1911 Colt
Beretta 92FS/M9

Foreign:
Mauser 98K
Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk 1
AK-47
Browning Hi Power

As the kids have started growing up along with the expenses associated with them, my acquisitions have slowed. Maybe when they leave the nest I'll start looking for:

Springfield Model 1812 Musket
Springfield Model 1861
M1895 Winchester Lee
M1903A1 USMC Sniper
1941 Johnson
91/30 Mosin
FN FAL
Arisaka
 
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I normally pick a 'era' or war, also by country. You can collect by type. You well be surprised how fast the collection builds. According to my latest inventory I have 167 fire arms and 47 percussion cap (non)fire arms. Just one at a time and over a period of years it does add up.

Areas of interest

Colt auto's
Colt percussion cap revolvers
Odd percussion cap hand guns
S&W revolvers
Lugers
C96's
Lee Enfields
US military
German military
Swiss military
Yugo bolt guns (great shooters)

Don't forget modern era guns, Rugers, AR15's, and AR10's.
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

I've been gravitating towards the usual WWI & WWII rifles. However, at the gun show last week, a Model 1890 German Commission Rifle caught my interest and came home with me. It's early 8mm, and requires bullets that are a bit smaller, so I'll end up loading my own. There are so many facets to this wonderful and expensive hobby.
 
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My list is similar to the previous ones but my "must haves" (that won't require a second mortage) would be:

US
1. .30-40 Krag
2. 1903
3. 1917
4. 1903A3
5. M1 Carbine
6. M1 Garand
7. 1911A1
8. M1917 revolver

Foreign
1. K98
2. M91/30 Mosin Nagant
3. M39 Finnish Nagant
4. M96 Swedish Mauser
5. Swiss K31
6. No 1, Mk 3 Enfield
7. No 4, Mk 1 Enfield
8. Type 99 Arisaka

Have you thought about getting a Curio & Relic license? I've amassed a decent collection of old military rifles over the years and the C&R license helps. The ability to buy rifles online, at dealer price, and have them shipped to your house opens up a lot of opportunities for purchase and saves you money.
 
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k98
k31
swedish mauser
garant
m1 carbine
finnish nagant
m44 nagant
1903
enfield

all well shooting and with a good load thats what i would want
 
Re: Military Firearms collection

M1 Garand
1903 Springfield
98K
Type 99 Arisaka
1891/30 Mosin Nagant
SMLE Mk III No I
1911A1
P08
P38
Type 14 Nambu
Webley Mk VI
SR 1911 or K31
 
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