MILSURP HQ

Arms Shows ’Part 1’ (before KC show) | What to bring, when to arrive/leave, how to act, table strategies, haggle/countering tips, researching on the fly- plus our past show stories, deals, & weirdos.

We are going to the 52nd annual Kansas City Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association Arms Show at the end of JULY! It will be the largest (by far) that Tom has gone to, as Kelly has been to TULSA (Lucky HIM!).
So this is the Part 1 - the 'BEFORE KC' show...
We are joined by our pal MATT who has been on both sides of the tables and offers a unique perspective!
Join us as we cover everything like what to bring (hint $$$), when to get there, how to attack the tables and when to get the best deals. We'll talk lots of haggle tips and experiences, budgets, how to package items for deals together, as well as our past show deals we made and those we sadly missed out on.
We also get into what items we are looking for in K.C.-- Will we get all we are seeking?
Part II will be on the return, wish us luck! 
 
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MILSURP Mishaps, Mistakes, & Misfortune w/special guest READINESS REVIEWS!!! - oopsies, famous fails, bad luck deals, trivia, online ordering woes (RTI, auctions, etc.) & and more!

MILSURP online order 'Dice Roller' Readiness Reviews joins us to discuss some common Mishaps & Mistakes we've made, and those we've seen personally & throughout history, incl. misinformation on markings, scratches & drops, and reloading & shooting fails, incl. the modern P320 issues. 
We get into ordering online (he's tried them ALL), not doing your research before buying, ad listing mistakes, dumb deals, deals we missed out on, DRUNK BIDDING, UPS duffel cuts, Trivia and more games!
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Email: milsurpHQ@gmail.com for questions, comments, topic suggestions, trivia, to be a guest!

MILSURP HQ Q&A | Questions, Trivia & Chat on firearms from around the world from the Civil War Era to Post-WW2: incl. tips, fakes, myths, Type 99s, U.S. M1s, German 98s & on and on! (& games!)

We gather some MILSURP collectors for a roundtable chat to answer a ton of your questions as we go around the world first (JAP, FRA, USA, GER, R...), then play some TRIVIA, and talk apt things like corrosive ammo, annealing brass, & what actions ruin your MILSURPs.
As always, we here at MHQ aren't afraid to tackle some of the scene's most controversial (not) topics, like Enfield rim jam, the "P-17" name use & the notorious RTI Lugers :)
And of course, we will be spinning the Wheel of MILSURP! 
Reach out with your questions for the next Q&A!
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MILSURP COLLECTING- From the ”one-model pattern” fella to the ”I need one of EVERYTHING” guy, we get into types of collectors, collection focuses, and see where we fit in. Are we all crazy?

Who is nuttier, the "100 examples of 1 model" collector or the "1 example of 100 models" one? *SPOILER we are all nuts! :)
We'll run down some popular collecting focuses & patterns, and share what we're going for.
Why does the Pattern Collector get hate? How many is a "pattern" or group? What focuses won't break the bank?
WHAT TYPE OF COLLECTOR ARE YOU?
Take a listen and see!
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Collecting the Carcano Cavalry Carbine | Specs-$Trends$-RTI-TRIVIA-more! | (the Podcast w/photos)

We roll through some Carcano history, learn all Carcano models, then talk gun specifics, the current Market prices, Commons thru Rares, Royal Tiger Imports (RTI) , ammo, slings, and as always, spin the Wheel of MILSURP!
Check out the YOUTUBE photo companion to see photos of items we are discussing, and check out our other videos & shorts!https://www.youtube.com/@milsurphq/

Collecting the U.S. Model of 1917 Rifle - w/special guest Zeb! - plus Market Trends, Trivia, & a spin of the Wheel of MILSURP!

Join us for a dive into the firearm the majority of U.S. soldiers dragged around Europe, the U.S. Model of 1917!
We get into it all- the origins, the specs, the rebuilds, & all markings- before talking 'Market Trends' & what's out there with our guest.
What's the M1917's true name? How does it compare to the M1903 & the legendary GEW 98? How'd the British get so many? An early Winchester is how much???
Plus some M1917 trivia & a spin of the WHEEL OF MILSURP!

MILSURP MINUTIAE: Bid & Search Techniques for hunting MILSURP deals using Online Gun Auctions.

MILSURP MINUTIAE are shorter clips of Tips, Tricks & Techniques that we hope will help or just simply make the commute go by faster. 
Take a quick listen here to hear a little on how to track what you're spending, know which users will chase bids, and how to search for hidden GEMS!
*This shares info from my own experiences, and are just my opinions. I'm not affiliated with any of the mentioned sites, and just a user like everyone else.

Collecting the Type 99 Arisaka Short Rifle - w/special guest Conrad from type99arisakas.weebly.com

One of the most robust MILSURP histories out there, we get deep into the Type 99 Arisaka world.  
Countless tips & info on production, markings, monopods, dust covers, MUMS, bayonets, slings, ammo, and EVERYTHING else Type 99 related.
Do "Last Ditch" ones explode? Did the dust cover rattle and get tossed? Should you pay more for an intact mum?
We also delve into the current Market Trends, dish out some trivia, and even do a spin of the WHEEL OF MILSURP!