Learn
- Basics
Dates
in Firearm History
Frequently Asked Questions
Evaluating
History of a Gun
Article
by Jim Supica
Military Holsters
(Under Construction)
Learn - Advanced
Factory
Letters
And Military Records
Museums With Arms Exhibits
Arms
Collector Groups
Other
Useful Links
Book Recommendations
Book
Reviews
Specialties
U.S. Military Arms
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
Corrosive Primers change to Non-Corrosive- Dates
Edged
Weapons
Society
of American Bayonet Collectors
BayonetCollectors.org
Recommended
Dealers
OldGuns.net
Manufacture Dates
Pre-1899
Antique
Serial Numbers
(From Empire Arms. Use at own risk.)
Remington
(From OldGuns.net)
Ruger
(& Factory Letters)
U.S.
Military
(From OldGuns.net)
Winchester
(From the Winchster Collectors)
Markings
Serial
Numbers
(foreign language)
Gun
Marks
(From OldGuns.net)
House
Brands
(From OldGuns.net)
U.S.
Inspectors
(From OldGuns.net)
WWII
German
Codes & Markings
(From OldGuns.net)
Warnings
Spotting
Fake Firearms
Antiques Roadshow Advice
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)
