Learn
- Basics
Dates
in Firearm History
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently
Asked Questions
(From the Cody Firearms Museum)
Links to Forums
At Other Sites
Evaluating
History of a Gun
Article
by Jim Supica
Learn - Advanced
U.S.
Military Serial Numbers
(Springfield Research Service)
Factory
Letters
And Military Records
Museums With Arms Exhibits
Arms
Collector Groups
Other
Useful Links
Book Recommendations
Book
Reviews
Specialties
U.S. Military Arms
U.S.
Military Serial Numbers
(Springfield Research Service)
Factory
Letters
And Military Records
Krag
Bolt Removal
Which
U.S. Bayonet?
M1917 Enfield Parts
Markings
(from M1903.com)
M1917 Enfield Sling Instructions
M1
Garand Disassembly and Parts
(from CivilianMarksmanship.com)
Cartridges
and Ammunition
International
Ammunition Association
CartridgedCollectors.org
European
Cartridge Research Association
http://www.ecra-net.de/
Cartridge-Corner.com
(headstamp info)
Edged
Weapons
Society
of American Bayonet Collectors
BayonetCollectors.org
Recommended
Dealers
OldGuns.net
Manufacture Dates
NEW
Pre-1899
Antique
Serial Numbers
(From Empire Arms. Use at own risk.)
Mauser
Pistol C-96
(Broomhandle)
Ruger
(& Factory Letters)
Markings
Serial
Numbers
(foreign language)
Warnings
Spotting
Fake Firearms
Antiques Roadshow Advice
Fakes
Article by Jim Supica
The
Anti-Gun
Crowd Wants
YOUR COLLECTOR
GUNS TOO!
Article by David Kopel
Collection
Care & Records
(Preservation tips, inventory software, insurance)
Arms / Gun Show Listings
Living
History
(Info coming soon)
Mannequins
for Uniform Display
Make them yourself!
Serial
Numbers (Foreign Language)
Arms collectors will encounter various foreign made items with dates or serial numbers in a foreign language alphabet. This table is provided to help you accurately record information required by the BATF or for your own information.
(Used with kind permission of the authors, Richard A. Hoffman and Noel P. Schott, Handbook of Military Rifle Marks 1866-1950)
