Greetings, Fellow Firearms Enthusiasts...

[Guest HistoryChef]

     Thought I'd best pause here to introduce myself; actually joined some time ago - but, sorry Fellas/Gals - haven't been able to get by here again since then.

 

And so; I'm not much of an "Online Joiner," but I thought perhaps supporting any way I can the "TGO" Forum could in some way make some positive differences, or - help us all hold onto what we care about; believe about.

 

Looking forward to sharing stories, and any interesting history, tips, new methods, ideas, etc. RE Sporting Arms & restoration; I'm currently about midway or so through a complete "de-mod" restoration of a MilSurp carbine. It's been quite a challenge, & a heck of a lot of fun. Also, learned quite a lot, too. Always learning; this is a very good thing. Besides, it keeps me honest & off the streets...?

 

I'm glad to be here, so far! Nice to here, nice to "meet" ya 'all.

 

Hope this doesn't get me booted; but I'm a transplant from northern New England; [Coastal Maine,] that is. Maine has always been home, yet I've been here really digging life & these ways of the "Folks" of the Great State of Tennessee for about oh, since 1989 anyhow; I'm lousy with math. Thanks, Friends...

 

[Trekbike]

Welcome.

What model rifle are you restoring?

[Guest HistoryChef]

At first I was going to mention the make; but - then had a hunch that it being a Military-Surplus "De-Mod" MIGHT give it away? Ha, ha....

It's a (1956) Model-Type 56; "Factory" 316" carbine; [7.62x39] I'm never left unimpressed w/ the incredibly basic, functioning, RUGGEDNESS & overall design  of of these weapons...Very impressive. Think I could probably run it over w/ the Jeep & it wouldn't harm it, or it's functionality one bit! Yea, been loads of fun, tracking a few parts down, etc. too...

[Guest HistoryChef]

***Got her from another swap w/ a GA State HP Pal; it "Wore" a composite stock, and all of the add-ons available from the Internet & WalMart; however - he had ALL the original stuff; furniture, etc. This really got me; and so, thought I couldn't pass this "Winter Project" up. Far as I can determine, and it's tricky I understand; that is - identifying, getting the year of make correct...etc. it seems for all I can tell, a 1956 make. I did little steaming/dents n' gouges repair to her; the original wood was pretty nice for an old model...

[Guest HistoryChef]

^{Thanks, too - appreciate the "Welcome."}

[xjsnake]

Welcome to the forum. Doesn't matter where you are from (I'm from Ohio originally), we welcome all kinds here who appreciate firearms. I'm sure you will find some like minded people here!

 

Jerrod

[raildog]

Welcome to the group

[DWARREN123]

Howdy Dave and Welcome to TGO   :wave:

[Raoul]

Welcome

[Caster]

Welcome!!

[Fourtyfive]

Welcome

[HOGNUT]

Welcome to the group.

[Ron_TN]

Welcome to the BEST gun fourm in TN

[Ron_TN]

     Thought I'd best pause here to introduce myself; actually joined some time ago - but, sorry Fellas/Gals - haven't been able to get by here again since then.

 

And so; I'm not much of an "Online Joiner," but I thought perhaps supporting any way I can the "TGO" Forum could in some way make some positive differences, or - help us all hold onto what we care about; believe about.

 

Looking forward to sharing stories, and any interesting history, tips, new methods, ideas, etc. RE Sporting Arms & restoration; I'm currently about midway or so through a complete "de-mod" restoration of a MilSurp carbine. It's been quite a challenge, & a heck of a lot of fun. Also, learned quite a lot, too. Always learning; this is a very good thing. Besides, it keeps me honest & off the streets...?

 

I'm glad to be here, so far! Nice to here, nice to "meet" ya 'all.

 

Hope this doesn't get me booted; but I'm a transplant from northern New England; [Coastal Maine,] that is. Maine has always been home, yet I've been here really digging life & these ways of the "Folks" of the Great State of Tennessee for about oh, since 1989 anyhow; I'm lousy with math. Thanks, Friends...

Dave no problem about coming from Maine....when you say Ya'all ......your halfway home :woohoo: