r/milsurp

I done darn did it.

Got the “best” sniper of WW2 in fantastic shape.
100% matching. Scope matches the rifle and scope carrying case. Also got the original green transit case. Can’t wait to shoot it

Someone was giving away an entrenching tool and I couldn’t pass it up. I haven’t had one before and I don’t know anything about them. There are no markings. I assume it’s just a replica, but I’d be curious to know if anyone can ID it if it is indeed milsurp. Much appreciated.

They made 900-1000 of these in the 1950's. I guess I got the first one....

I wanted a front sight adjustment tool for my SMLEs, but I didn't want to spend a few hundred dollars on one, if you can find one at all.

But I have a 3D printer...

The first iteration fit perfectly, but wasn't strong enough to resist flexing when tightening the cap screws, so I added a bridge at the top to make it more robust, and it fits and works perfectly.

Not going to be doing thousands of adjustments, but the occasional one here and there will make it worthwhile.

Not bad for 35c in plastic, and few heat set inserts and a couple of cap screws.

My goal has been to collect all the standard issue service rifles of all major combatants of WWI.

I am definitely missing a few, a 1917 Enfield, a Ross Rifle, and very obviously a Lebel (I tried so hard to get a Lebel). Also other “substitute standard” guns like Italian Vetterlis and a bunch of Mausers.

I also understand my Berthier looks like an MLE1916 but the receiver is marked 1907/15. It was updated post war.

Otherwise I’m very happy with this collection. Everything is original, made in its respective country of origin, within the timeframe of WWI. Except for the Type 38, that is a 1930’s made example but has the same features as a WWI gun.

Battlefield 1 was a huge inspiration to me, it opened the doors to my love of WWI and Interwar history. This collection is also partly dedicated to the game!

Just picked this guy up today. I've had a Hi Power shaped hole in the collection for too long, so I'm psyched to fill it! Seems to be in great shape, but I have no idea what the markings on the bottom of the grip might mean, so if anyone can illuminate, I'm curious!

Missed one of these the other day that got bid up to $500ish, my most successful tactic on gunbroker has been to target auctions that end after most boomers bed times, especially on off days (tues-thurs), bid right at 15min remaining, and cross my fingers.

Don’t worry, no bubba job here. Wanted to see what this rifle could do with a scope instead of the subpar iron sights limiting me. I was having trouble getting a decent grouping with 1956 yugo surplus ammo but I did manage to hit my 10” gong at 300 yards a few times. Hoping I can buy some new ammo and tighten my groups up a bit.

I built GunGuesser, basically GeoGuessr but for guns. More importantly, I made a dedicated Cursed Guns game mode for communities like this to enjoy.

the site is called: GunGuesser.com

Please let me know what cursed guns to add, the pool should be larger!

7.35mm Carcano Carbine, which is already relatively rare, but with the early pattern bayonet latch.

Idk if it’s like a radiation symbol or somethin. Came across it at a garage sale.

Finally had a case head separation in my mk3. Granted these are reloads. Luckily a 1919a4 broken shell extractor works quit well.