And so it begins

[Maninblue1861]

Finally got the first of the 3 large sums of $$ i was awaiting from an ex employer, and am about to begin the collection rebuilding. I was going to list EVERYTHING I got comming, but figure be more fun to post pics of items as they arrive to leave people in suspense. The only hint ill give is will be U.S. army issued weapons ranging from early 1800's onwards. Looks like ill probably be going to dicks to get a supersize capacity safe this weekend.


*Edit* ill throw 2 of whats coming out there, just to get the curiousity for later items coming, to those who like seeing some U.S. militaria

1st comming is a 1873 Springfield trapdoor with a pristine bore and rifling

2nd is a rebuilt and refinished 1928 Springfield 1903


Stay tuned for pics in the comming week or 2.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Awesome - glad to hear your able to get a few new acquisitions. Look forward to seeing what you purchase.

 

[majspud]

MS

 

[USMA-82]

But have you been to Pack & Postal yet? Joe probably has the entire range of firearms you're looking for all in one place.

 

[Maninblue1861]

Never heard of it. So far got 4 ordered, still searching for viable specimens for what I have in mind

 

[SKS Ray]

But have you been to Pack & Postal yet? Joe probably has the entire range of firearms you're looking for all in one place.

This.

 

[samandglove1]

I swung by and saw Joe last week. I almost got out of there without letting temptation take control. But I couldn't help myself and picked up another Rock-Ola M1 Carbine.

Matt, I'm glad you're going to start getting the band back together. I'm looking forward to seeing what you pick up.

 

[USMA-82]

Never heard of it. So far got 4 ordered, still searching for viable specimens for what I have in mind

Ignore the outdated website - just find a way to get there! Call ahead because hours are pretty erratic.

http://www.packandpostal.com/

Like a firearms museum where everything is for sale!

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[Esquilax]

Ignore the outdated website - just find a way to get there! Call ahead because hours are pretty erratic.

http://www.packandpostal.com/

Like a firearms museum where everything is for sale!

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Definitely go there. You never know what kind of awesome stuff you'll find in there.

Oh, and congrats on building up your collection.

 

[Maninblue1861]

First arrival. Had a 1927A1 that i"militarized, but due to being parkerized, was adding alot of extra cost to SBR it to either reblue gun, or repark barrel. So sold it. Well its replacement coming in, a M1a1 model.

 

[NinerMaine]

Very nice... who is the maker? Thompson?

 

[Maninblue1861]

Kahr arms/ auto ordnance. It's the semi auto /w 16" barrel, that will be SBR'd ASAP

 

[Maninblue1861]

1897 trenchgun (norinco copy)

Going to Franklin tomorrow to pick up #3, then still got 6 more to come in coming month. Feel like a kid in candy store.

 

[USMA-82]

Don't forget Pack & Postal - you won't regret it.

 

[Maninblue1861]

already checked. they didnt have what I have on mind for next aquisitions. 3 of the next 6 are reproductions, as I wouldnt want to fire (or afford) 150 year old military cartridge guns. 2 were already hinted at begining, and are bought & reserved, and working a deal for the 6th which is by far the priciest one of them all, but coolest IMHO

 

[DudeTotallyKyle]

The trench gun look flawless man; nice grab!

If you don't mind me asking, approximately how much did it cost ya?

 

[Maninblue1861]

It's a new in box norinco copy. $450.

Just returned from precision armament werks with my new early 70's colt mfg sp1. Will post pics later. Always wanted a Vietnam type m16/ar15. Thanks again Greg!

 

[samandglove1]

Did you score the one with the three prong flash hider and waffle mag?

 

[Maninblue1861]

Did you score the one with the three prong flash hider and waffle mag?

Yes I did

 

[samandglove1]

Yes I did

Nice. That was a great rifle at a pretty fair price.

 

[SKS Ray]

Yes I did

Now that is an AR I'd like to have in my collection!

 

[Maninblue1861]

yeah was beautiful. his ad on dealer classified was teasing me for month or 2. got my tax return, said was still avalible and was like "bam" sight unseen. all other sp1's i found have later mods like forward assists and birdcage hiders. Now need to decide on what m14 type rifle to get to compliment it for my us vietnam collection

 

[Maninblue1861]

Well surprisingly I tracked down a 1903a4 I sold 6 years ago. Guy I sold it to sold it, and his collection to a well known shop in TX. While browsing for 1903a4's I saw this hunny and inquired about it, as it looked damn familiar. Sure enough the serial was the same as 1 of 4 I sold in 2006. So little negotiating, I purchesed it, with hopes will be home friday

Was 2nd from bottom, when had 4 in my collection at once. Was def the nicer of the 4, and am glad was able to retrieve it

 

[majspud]

Oh, a homecoming reunion!



MS

 

[JuergenG]

What a beauty!

 

[Maninblue1861]

Well last minute gunbroker browsing, just bought something that knocked my three civil war repro rifles off back order list... You can hate me now...

 

[Dradian]

Well last minute gunbroker browsing, just bought something that knocked my three civil war repro rifles off back order list... You can hate me now...

Don't stop there, tell us more about it!

 

[Maninblue1861]

LOL ohio ordnance 1918A3 semi auto B.A.R. Was NiB with all accessories. dont see em for sale often for a non over inflated price, so snagged it. put my plans to buy a 1859 berdan model sharps, 1865 spencer, and 1860 henry rifle on back burner as this took all their funding.

 

[Maninblue1861]

Brown santa just dropped off my 03a4 sniper.

 

[Maninblue1861]

Just waiting for the m1903, Springfield trapdoor, and 1918 bar to show up to complete phase 1