Starting a modest WWII collection
- Thread starter Tom E Gun
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Thanks for the comments guys! I am very happy with my little collection so far, but it certainly pales in comparison to some of the amazing collections of some other CGN members. I am actually surprised that I have managed to collect these firearms in such a short period of time. I expected that it would take much longer to find some of these milsurps. I only have a few more pistols left on my wish list (see my signature below), but I suppose if the right opportunity came along, I might be tempted to add a few more items not on the list 
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- Onterrible
Gorgeous!!! I have a DEWAT Sten but nothing as nice as this!....
Dec 30, 2013 UPDATE
So with a few days off work, I have been finally getting around to some of those jobs that never seem to get done. One was to organize my office and make up a display area for the Dewats. At the same time I decided to pull out all the other WWII gear for a quick photo op:
Cheers and Happy New Year!
TEG
So with a few days off work, I have been finally getting around to some of those jobs that never seem to get done. One was to organize my office and make up a display area for the Dewats. At the same time I decided to pull out all the other WWII gear for a quick photo op:
Cheers and Happy New Year!
TEG
Your display is amazing !!!
Like you know
I just start in the milsurp world. I read,read ,read and ask question. I will follow advice of some board member in this thread. Take my time to choose a collecting focus and do a want list of what i really want.
Thanks to everyone for their advice in this thread.
Like you know
I just start in the milsurp world. I read,read ,read and ask question. I will follow advice of some board member in this thread. Take my time to choose a collecting focus and do a want list of what i really want.
Thanks to everyone for their advice in this thread.
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- Tucson, Arizona
Tom E Gun, if you ever get down to Tucson, I'll let you shoot one of my full auto's.
Thanks for the kind words Nelson. While I am very happy with my little WWII collection I think "amazing" is a word that would better describe some of the collections of our fellow CGN members, for example:
theholeinthedonut collection thread: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/717716-Milsurps-from-WWII-to-present-days
drm3m and others: (I have not seen the entire collections, but if this is any indication....) : http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/991499-Two-iconic-German-guns-from-WWII-MG42-and-MP44
and many others.....
theholeinthedonut collection thread: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/717716-Milsurps-from-WWII-to-present-days
drm3m and others: (I have not seen the entire collections, but if this is any indication....) : http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/991499-Two-iconic-German-guns-from-WWII-MG42-and-MP44
and many others.....
What are you doing Thursday?....just kidding, but I have always wanted to visit Tucson. I fully intend to take you up on that very generous offer (soon). Cheersps: please pm your contact info, and I will be in touch.
ps: please pm your contact info, and I will be in touch.
yep these 2 collection is crazy
1 of these 2 are is out of the canada i think.
The other is in quebec i see in his locattion. And look like to own 12.3 firearms .. wow.
Jan /Feb 2014 Update **pictures added**
I have turned down a few possible additions to my little collection lately as the milsurp funds are quickly drying up. I have acquired a few accessories, such as mags and mag pouches though, as seen below:
However I did run across one Milsurp deal that I could not pass up. I had to raid the last few hundred dollars out of several "discretionary accounts" , but it was worth it: I have a #### and click '44 PPSh 41 on its way with drum and stick mags.
Cheers
TEG
I have turned down a few possible additions to my little collection lately as the milsurp funds are quickly drying up. I have acquired a few accessories, such as mags and mag pouches though, as seen below:
However I did run across one Milsurp deal that I could not pass up. I had to raid the last few hundred dollars out of several "discretionary accounts" , but it was worth it: I have a #### and click '44 PPSh 41 on its way with drum and stick mags.
Cheers
TEG
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Thanks Nelson. I think I am just about done as far as Dewat acquisitions are concerned. I am happy with this small assortment of some of the most iconic WWII SMGs. On the other hand, if a really nice MP44 was available ......or an MP40.....or a '28 Thompson
Nice! Enjoy the new Colt. Scott's photos are well done.
I own 44' Colt serial number 1640532. I once also owned 44' Colt serial number 1642077 in excellent condition but it now belongs to another CGN member (it was a duplicate).
This my 1640532:
-Steve
I own 44' Colt serial number 1640532. I once also owned 44' Colt serial number 1642077 in excellent condition but it now belongs to another CGN member (it was a duplicate).
This my 1640532:
-Steve
I just sold this Walther P38 ac44 to another CGN member. I had originally intended to have 3 P38's in my collection (cyq, ac and byf) however I came to realize that one was enough. As nice as they are, I have found that I am not that interested in P38s in general. Plus I need to raise some cash (see post #76 above).
