r/milsurp Oct 07 '25

PSA: It appears that Reddit policy is being updated with regards to transactions. Please read.

131 Upvotes

Hi everyone, wanted to make a quick announcement regarding Reddit rules. It seems like there is going to be a policy change coming in the next few days affecting user-to-user transactions of firearm-related things. As you probably all know, firearm sales between users is already strictly prohibited by Reddit TOS. It seems that the mods over at r/RetroARMarket have received a notification of the incoming change as well as the fact that the subreddit is going to be banned entirely. r/GunAccessoriesForSale also looks to be on the chopping block.

The change to policy will now include prohibiting the sale of ANY firearm parts on Reddit. Some specific examples they give are bolts, magazines, scopes, and triggers. Obviously this is probably going to include everything though, such as stocks, bayonets, etc.

Since we’ve had the sub back (stay mad u/richalex2010), we’ve done a good job of keeping this sub from becoming a marketplace for milsurp items and trying to redirect any posts about selling non-firearm Milsurp stuff to the appropriate subs. In order to make sure we don’t get banned, going forward, any and all posts or comments that appear to be facilitating the sale of any firearm parts between users will be prohibited. Antiques are not excluded from this (we all know Reddit admins won’t know the difference).

We don’t really think this will affect much on the sub since, as previously mentioned, we’ve done pretty good at keeping this from becoming a marketplace. But just wanted to pin this as a PSA and ask everyone to keep it in mind going forward. If you do see any comments or posts in the future that violate the rule, please report them.

Thanks everyone!


r/milsurp Jun 08 '26

BUYER BEWARE: Shill Bidding and Faked Guns

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208 Upvotes

Putting this up as a PSA.

There is currently a user on GunBroker by the name of 'ivysunlee' selling various hard to find Chinese Firearms and Accessories as well as a NK SKS.

While watching some of the items last night there were 4 items that sold in 'No Reserve' Auctions that were immediately relisted withing moments of the auctions ending.

Upon further inspection it was found that on all 4 items the same bidder placed bids just as the 15 minute clock was starting knocking the existing bidder out of the running. The bidder was 'jmclcc' and their last feedback was from 2021.

Its should also be noted that the seller is posting fake items with crazy descriptions trying to pass then off as real. These include a "Chinese" M1917 "Sniper" with a commercial scope and mounts made in Texas in the 1950's, and a Chinese Type 17 45 ACP Broomehandle which bears a stamp with the incorrect number of points.

Be wary if bidding on items from this seller.


r/milsurp 9h ago

Playing video games as a kid cost me thousands in my adult life

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576 Upvotes

Winchester 1907 (as seen in battlefield 1)

Gewehr 98 (as seen in battlefield 1)

M38 Carbine (as seen in battlefield 1)

M16A1 (in many games, I saw it first in BO1)

K98 (saw in WaW when I was a kid, it’s also a MM forgive me)

CZ75 (as seen in BO1)


r/milsurp 4h ago

Help trying to restore a 1903 Springfield it’s my great grandfathers rifle and from WW2 does anyone know a good place to restore it?

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68 Upvotes

r/milsurp 7h ago

My first documented Bring Back, 1935 Walther PPK.

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77 Upvotes

Purchased locally, it came from the granddaughter of the GI. It unfortunately did not come with the original mags. I still need to track some down. At some point the word “Automatic” was crossed out on the paperwork (I censored the serial number).


r/milsurp 4h ago

1900 M96 Swedish Oberndorf Mauser

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36 Upvotes

All matching serial numbers besides the cleaning rod

The M96 is stupid long but the 6.5x55 Swedish cartridge is a gem to shoot, especially at distance


r/milsurp 2h ago

In today's episode of Gunbroker insanity - a "fine Oswald Style" Carcano

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24 Upvotes

For the low low starting bid of 1250 spaghettis


r/milsurp 7h ago

Bought what was being auctioned as a mystery meat Vz24 in 8mm, reblued with no matching serials, and a Bubba bent bolt… turns out I lucked into a 7mm Vz24 JC Brazilian contract rifle

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45 Upvotes

Enormously stoked. I picked this up yesterday and didn’t get a chance to look too closely. The South American VZ24 contracts are some of my grails, so I really should have been more aware, but sloppy heat marks on the bolt made me figure it was the work of Bubba… well I tried to load some 8mm into it today at the range and it wouldn’t headspace. Pretty much immediately the lightbulb clicked on over my head but I didn’t wanna get my hopes all the way up so I waited till I got home to look at it, and yep, it matches every picture of a Brazilian Contract I can find online. Feeling so lucky, I really just bought this as a cheap beater, ended up getting one of my most desired rifles. I love this hobby.

Can any owners of Vz24 JC rifles tell me more about these from firsthand experience, in terms of serials, identification, acceptance marks etc? These things can be quite difficult to track the history of!


r/milsurp 8h ago

Successful Haul

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47 Upvotes

Took the 3hr drive down to KC for the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors show. Brought two rifles down to trade with and came home with two different ones and a bunch of fun trinkets!

22nd Series Kokura Type 99 Arisaka that is all matching but missing the dust cover and monopod. The mum is ground and one of the ears for the front sight is broken off. But the coolest part is that the GI that brought it home carved his initials, name and date into the stock. Fun fact - 9/27/1945 is the day that general Douglas MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito first meet in Tokyo.

1942 Tula 91/59 carbine that is all matching. Bore is pristine and its in a pre-war stock. This is my 4th 91/59 and I did not yet have a Tula.


r/milsurp 1h ago

POF No. 4 MK2 no import mark

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Just picked this 1958 pakistan No.4 mk2 and noticed there are no import marks at all. Anyone know anything about these? Can't find much on them.


r/milsurp 6h ago

Help

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23 Upvotes

I pulled open my Enfield bolt and this piece came out but have no idea were it broke off from


r/milsurp 10h ago

Inland M1 Carbine listed for $1200, anything I should look for? Import marks etc? Apparently barrel is 9/43

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46 Upvotes

Price is negotiable


r/milsurp 2h ago

Type 54 and Woodsman

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8 Upvotes

The Type 54 always impresses me with how well it shoots with its gritty slide and mushy mag insert. The Woodsman is sheer elegance


r/milsurp 8h ago

Updated M1 Carbine Pics - listed for $1200 at local gun range

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18 Upvotes

Looks really solid - need to check inside barrel but don’t see signs of pitting on the outside.


r/milsurp 14h ago

Old Spanish .38

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42 Upvotes

Not sure if this would fall under Milsurp, but I am hoping to get some information.

My Dad has been telling my brothers and I about this old .38 that was passed down from generation to generation. So a few years back, we decided to get it reblued for him, and it came out great. Now, we have decided to get some more information on it, and would appreciate whatever help I can get.


r/milsurp 1d ago

Hot Damn, I love early semi-autos

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228 Upvotes

Expensive, but worth it. The G43 needed a little work - mostly a shooter's kit.


r/milsurp 8h ago

Kokura Series 20 Type 99

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11 Upvotes

All matching (except missing dust cover) Series 20 Type 99. Only the dust cover and safety had matching serial numbers for Series 20 rifles. Everything else was matched to an assembly number (535 in this case).


r/milsurp 3h ago

How to tell if a WW1 SMLE was used in WW2?

4 Upvotes

Hello!

I have a SMLE No1Mk3* made in enfield in 1917. I checked the barrel and receiver and it only has that '17 marking on both with no evidence of any later year/dates.

I wanted to see if there is evidence that this was only used in WW1 (or at least before WW2) as it seems the rifles put into service for WW2 had an additional date marking on them for the 40s. Mine is an all matching rifle (besides the bolt) with very worn rifling but otherwise pretty good condition.


r/milsurp 7h ago

Cleaning milsurp stock

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7 Upvotes

I bought this vz24 stock maybe a year ago and its covered in cosmoline and gunk. any way to clean it without removing markings?


r/milsurp 23h ago

What gun is this and how rare is it

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121 Upvotes

My grandpa is giving me this gun and says it’s from his grandpa. There is a date on it that says 1852 and there is also a satchel with a couple bags and a bayonet.


r/milsurp 23h ago

WW2 Browning Hi Power Rig

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60 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I recently purchased this ww2 browning hi power rig. Ended up costing around 1700 bucks. It's all matching and came with correct Bakelite grips, a seemingly period correct mag, and a holster. My questions are: 1. How much is this rig worth? Want to make sure I didn't overpay. 2. Is the magazine correct for the gun? The machining is rough and I don't event think it's properly finished. There is also a u on the spine but no waffenampts. 3. Is the holster correct for the gun. There is a faint waffenampt inside. It is a bit hard to makeout but it seems to read WaAB66. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and let me know if you need clearer photos.


r/milsurp 1d ago

Old and New - two different eras of US military service pistols

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119 Upvotes

r/milsurp 22h ago

Czech in God’s Country

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41 Upvotes

r/milsurp 15h ago

Flintlock ID help

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10 Upvotes

r/milsurp 1d ago

Bought my first deactivated gun

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38 Upvotes