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When we think of "Milsurp" firearms, we generally think of obsolescent or obsolete military firearms that are sold or acquired because they are no longer of use to their owners or Governments.
However, what about the "bring backs" and "souveneirs? Captured military firearms are also Milsurps, from the latest "Russian Capture" Mauser 98 rifles to the older Mauser 98 rifles, and Lugers, Walthers, Nambus and other pistols picked up on the Battlefield or otherwise acquired. Some of these have a history behind them, from a famous battle or even from something picked up by Grandfather and given to a Son or Grandson.
On the weekend, TINMAN204 and his charming Lady arranged to meet with several other GunNutz Members for a bit of a talk. It was an interesting and informative session for all of us, with several firearms also being handled and examined.
I just had to post this picture of TINMAN204 with a Historical Milsurp Pistol. There is Provenance of this firearm and documentation as to where it was obtained, by whom, and how it got to it's present owner.
After you read this, please do not PM or e-mail TINMAN204 or myself and ask more about it, or who has it, because we simply will not disclose that information. The Pistol shown is an 1858 Remington Revolver, converted to fire cartridges. It was picked up on the Battlefield by a victorious combattant, and had been in the family until given to the present owner. It is a unique and Historical firearm, for sure.
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This pistol was picked up off the battlefield on June 25 or June 26, 1876, near the Little Big Horn River in Montana. The U.S. 7th. Cavalry had no further use for it..
When we think of "Milsurp" firearms, we generally think of obsolescent or obsolete military firearms that are sold or acquired because they are no longer of use to their owners or Governments.
However, what about the "bring backs" and "souveneirs? Captured military firearms are also Milsurps, from the latest "Russian Capture" Mauser 98 rifles to the older Mauser 98 rifles, and Lugers, Walthers, Nambus and other pistols picked up on the Battlefield or otherwise acquired. Some of these have a history behind them, from a famous battle or even from something picked up by Grandfather and given to a Son or Grandson.
On the weekend, TINMAN204 and his charming Lady arranged to meet with several other GunNutz Members for a bit of a talk. It was an interesting and informative session for all of us, with several firearms also being handled and examined.
I just had to post this picture of TINMAN204 with a Historical Milsurp Pistol. There is Provenance of this firearm and documentation as to where it was obtained, by whom, and how it got to it's present owner.
After you read this, please do not PM or e-mail TINMAN204 or myself and ask more about it, or who has it, because we simply will not disclose that information. The Pistol shown is an 1858 Remington Revolver, converted to fire cartridges. It was picked up on the Battlefield by a victorious combattant, and had been in the family until given to the present owner. It is a unique and Historical firearm, for sure.
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This pistol was picked up off the battlefield on June 25 or June 26, 1876, near the Little Big Horn River in Montana. The U.S. 7th. Cavalry had no further use for it..
