Need help identifying some guns

[Daniel_187]

I guy I work with had a pistol like that. I think he said it was given to German officers instead of Lugers, I forget the name but when I see him I will ask him again. Nice collection you got going there.

It looks kind of like an Ortgies pocket pistol. But Lebru is right.

[lebru]

Pistol says "RG INC Miami, FL" I gathered from Google that they made replicas of a German pistol. Its a .25, and the firing pin is broken (won't dry fire) so It will just be sitting in the safe.

[Byte Stryke]

Anyone know a gun smith I could talk to to have him check out if the Garand is able to shoot?

"Bert"


and Not the Bert and Ernie variety either....

Bert of BP Tactical.

Anytime you get a new/Used weapon its best to have it thoroughly inspected.
Nothing says regret like a defective weapon blowing your face off.

[lebru]

"Bert"


and Not the Bert and Ernie variety either....

Bert of BP Tactical.

Anytime you get a new/Used weapon its best to have it thoroughly inspected.
Nothing says regret like a defective weapon blowing your face off.

Thanks. I will give them a buzz in a week or so when I have some time.

[Elhuero]

aw man, in that third pic your bawls are showing.

[Mtn.man]

As far as the Arisaka goes, I was told at least that it was from my Great-Grandfather who was part of the occupying force after WW2 and when he came back he took it back with him which is the reason why the lotus flower was shaved off the receiver per the rules back then. .


Not totally true. If he got the gun from a kill or what ever he could likely bring it home mum intack. i have seen amny with the mum on them they ae wrth alot more.
However if his unit captured a group of enemy combatants then the US held the guns and removed the mum, and at the end of the war foffered whatever # they had to soldiers that wanted one. I have had several.
Almost all are 7.7 they are very accurate rifles. LATE in the war they were manufactured by poor wormanship and poor quality materials. Some say they were even made by POW's and that is the reason for the poor quality.

[lebru]

As far as the Arisaka goes, I was told at least that it was from my Great-Grandfather who was part of the occupying force after WW2 and when he came back he took it back with him which is the reason why the lotus flower was shaved off the receiver per the rules back then. .


Not totally true. If he got the gun from a kill or what ever he could likely bring it home mum intack. i have seen amny with the mum on them they ae wrth alot more.
However if his unit captured a group of enemy combatants then the US held the guns and removed the mum, and at the end of the war foffered whatever # they had to soldiers that wanted one. I have had several.
Almost all are 7.7 they are very accurate rifles. LATE in the war they were manufactured by poor wormanship and poor quality materials. Some say they were even made by POW's and that is the reason for the poor quality.

Well, he was part of the occupying force, so that might be why it was rubbed off? Again I have no idea where it is from, I was always told it was taken from a kill, and there are photos of him holding heads and stuff....

[Mtn.man]

That's what I said a surrender gun, kills or not they took all the spoils and the military dolled em out after the war. Some made it home because the person did not surrender it to command. ALL the ones with the MUM filed off went through channels.
My Grandpa brought home NAZI stuff, the US didn't care. NO defacing of the weapons, swords knives etc.
But for some reason when we defeated Japan, any weapon the US held from foreign combatants was defaced or destroyed. So one with the MUM intact is more valuable.

[Marlin]

That's because, The Japanese wouldn't surrender them without defacing them.. Wasn't a U.S. thing.. The Mum was the Emperors symbol. Very important to them, godlike stature and all.

[jmg8550]

The Garand was made in February of 1942 according to the first 3 numbers of the serial #. I would do some research to see if it is a correct grade or if went through one of several rebuild facilities. Check to see if it has an import mark on the barrel, or if the cartouches on the stock (if they are still present) indicate whether it has been rebuilt or not. A date should be on the barrel showing when you pull the op rod back into the locked position. Either way, it is a piece of history and should be left original looking. Just my opinion. And as far as ammo, never shoot anything over 175 grain bullets and loads meant for the rifle. Modern commercial 30-06 has too much pressure and will damage the rifle. I persoally won't shoot anything heavier than 168 grain bullets and reload to Garand specs. Hornady lists cartridge loads specifically for that rifle. As far as the other firearms, I don't know much about them. I do know that Arisakas that weren't "last ditch" rifles have VERY strong actions and are reportedly stronger than a Mauser action. The 1903 Springfield can possibly be restored, I would soak the action with Kroil or Gunzilla and see if the bolt will free up. If it won't, I guess it is a wall hanger and a conversation piece. Or you could sell it.