WW2 infantry rifle collection

[dvd1955]

I've been working on my WWII collection since 2004. I still need that elusive Norwegian Krag–Jørgensen and a Chiang Kai-Shek Mauser(...holding out for one a bit nicer than the one in the link).

You're gonna need another gun rack! Nice collection!

 

[rob63]

^^^^^^^Wow, very nice Rob. I think I recognize two of those rifles. They are on the wall in my gun room. I have been collecting for a long time and can't quite match that collection.

Yes, they are, and Mad Anthony Wayne has one, but you knew that.

I think there are a few more that went to INGOers, but I don't remember who.

It really was easy to put together a collection like that when I started, it would be much more difficult to do today. Most of them sell for 10X what I paid, but wages haven't changed much.

 

[Wolfhound]

Yes, they are, and Mad Anthony Wayne has one, but you knew that.

I think there are a few more that went to INGOers, but I don't remember who.

It really was easy to put together a collection like that when I started, it would be much more difficult to do today. Most of them sell for 10X what I paid, but wages haven't changed much.

Well, I value those two rifles highly and appreciate you selling them to me. If I ever decide to let one go you will be my first contact. (As you already have.)

I haven't been very systematic in my collecting and have ended up with some duplicates just because I couldn't pass them up. I think I am finally reaching a point where I can let a couple go here and there but it's tough.

 

[indy1919a4]

They were making Mk IIIs in India in 303 till 1961 or 1962... Longer if you count the 7.62 caliber rifles...

Seems the 20th century always needed more Mk IIIs .

 

[Wolfhound]

They were making Mk IIIs in India in 303 till 1961 or 1962... Longer if you count the 7.62 caliber rifles...

Seems the 20th century always needed more Mk IIIs .

I think Google listed the total Mk3's produced at 17 Million. Yet, it is still hard to find them nowadays. I have two No1 Mk3 and two No4 Mk1 rifles and really like them.

 

[indy1919a4]

I think Google listed the total Mk3's produced at 17 Million. Yet, it is still hard to find them nowadays. I have two No1 Mk3 and two No4 Mk1 rifles and really like them.

I guess the 21st century could use a few more

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Well, I value those two rifles highly and appreciate you selling them to me. If I ever decide to let one go you will be my first contact. (As you already have.)

I haven't been very systematic in my collecting and have ended up with some duplicates just because I couldn't pass them up. I think I am finally reaching a point where I can let a couple go here and there but it's tough.

Every time I think I can let a couple go, I have a helluva time deciding what they would be. Consequently it's been pretty rare that I've sold any. I've pretty much eliminated all my dupes (of old guns anyhow - my ARs could stand thinning out ). It would be like trying to decide which of your children you want to put up for adoption after you've already raised them!

 

[churchmouse]

That is so true, I started out collecting WWII simply because it was cheap and what I could afford.

This is another lifetime ago for me too... what one wall of my basement TV room used to look like and done on a budget:

A bunch of them sold to finance the adoption of my son, some sold to finance a trip to Europe, some sold to finance my Civil War collection, so no regrets at all. It's just funny to think that this was once what was cheap!

I was very impressed with what you had when I was in your home. But that is just a stellar collection and yes, very inexpensive/easy to acquire.

 

[Wolfhound]

Every time I think I can let a couple go, I have a helluva time deciding what they would be. Consequently it's been pretty rare that I've sold any. I've pretty much eliminated all my dupes (of old guns anyhow - my ARs could stand thinning out ). It would be like trying to decide which of your children you want to put up for adoption after you've already raised them!

That is really a good assessment DD. It honestly hurts to let them go knowing the future availability is so limited.

I think I adopted one of your surplus step children at one point. Lol

 

[indy1919a4]

Every time I think I can let a couple go, I have a helluva time deciding what they would be. Consequently it's been pretty rare that I've sold any. I've pretty much eliminated all my dupes (of old guns anyhow - my ARs could stand thinning out ). It would be like trying to decide which of your children you want to put up for adoption after you've already raised them!

Oh Hell I could pick a few of the Children to get rid of 1st.... now not being flippant.. you dump a kid off on a street corner on the other side of town (Or in another town for that fact).. Trust me somehow they make it back home.. Try that with a nice collectable rifle.. That sucker is gone..

 

[Wolfhound]

Oh Hell I could pick a few of the Children to get rid of 1st.... now not being flippant.. you dump a kid off on a street corner on the other side of town (Or in another town for that fact).. Trust me somehow they make it back home.. Try that with a nice collectable rifle.. That sucker is gone..

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Oh Hell I could pick a few of the Children to get rid of 1st.... now not being flippant.. you dump a kid off on a street corner on the other side of town (Or in another town for that fact).. Trust me somehow they make it back home.. Try that with a nice collectable rifle.. That sucker is gone..

Good point!

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

They were making Mk IIIs in India in 303 till 1961 or 1962... Longer if you count the 7.62 caliber rifles...

Seems the 20th century always needed more Mk IIIs .

They were made later than that. There were made in 303 somewhere until 1965-1968. Production started again in 1986 and ended somewhere between 1989-1991. I have one made in 1986

 

[Wolfhound]

They were made later than that. There were made in 303 somewhere until 1965-1968. Production started again in 1986 and ended somewhere between 1989-1991. I have one made in 1986

Want to sell it?

 

[indy1919a4]

They were made later than that. There were made in 303 somewhere until 1965-1968. Production started again in 1986 and ended somewhere between 1989-1991. I have one made in 1986

Would love to see a couple of photos of that... amazing.. Any clue if the parts are interchangeable with earlier models??? It was a hell of a design... Look at those brutals in that documentary Zardoz, almost 300 years in the future and Enfields are still in working order, darn good primers...

 

[TheJoker]

You're gonna need another gun rack! Nice collection!

Indeed. My collecting took a right turn when I discovered the CMP. I just bought my 10th M1 Garand, only 6 of which are WWII era.

So, Not only do I need another rack; but, I need a couple more. ...AND a bigger Mancave!

 

[RaoulHayduke]

Can I play?

Photo needs to be updated, not pictured are two other 91/30s (one a standard beater refurb, the other a Spanish Civil War Tula). The M91 and I have since parted company.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Want to sell it?

That rifle was very difficult to find. I will probably never sell it. At 100 yards with PPU 174 grain FMJ, it is almost 1 moa accurate at 100 yards

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Would love to see a couple of photos of that... amazing.. Any clue if the parts are interchangeable with earlier models??? It was a hell of a design... Look at those brutals in that documentary Zardoz, almost 300 years in the future and Enfields are still in working order, darn good primers...

The Enfields are very fine rifles. I am an Enfield nut, can never have enough of them.

Zoom in on the markings!

All of the parts are interchangeable. The Indians brought the old machinery back to live. I can't remember if they used recycled receivers and stocks, iirc everything was made new. I can post a picture

 

[cb46184]

Yep. I had most all of these ( except #1 and #2). I enjoyed having them but, now, the only thing I can remember is the Major ass kicking I got when I tried to sell them.