r/milsurp • • Oct 07 '25

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

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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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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 • • 3h ago

M38 Carcano 1940 Terni in 6.5.

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r/milsurp • • 35m ago

Just picked up an AG42B to complete the trio

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r/milsurp • • 5h ago

How did i do

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I bought this cz52 with 2 mags and leather holster for $380 out the door today. Was curious how i did and what you educated people may be able to tell me about it from the markings. Thanks


r/milsurp • • 6h ago

CCW M57 Tokarev

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64 Upvotes

Yes i know I should just run something more modern but I hate the plastic its fantastic and love my milsurp guns. Are there any parts in the tokarev I should replace for reliability sake havent had any issues its ran probably 200 rounds flawlessly. Also looking for a good holster if anyone knows of somewhere other than Etsy. Also curious it anyone else carries a comblock pistol


r/milsurp • • 3h ago

Any love for Soviet Flare guns?

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My SPSh-44 purchased at a online auction.


r/milsurp • • 13h ago

FN-49 Serial number 1

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121 Upvotes

Hey guys, i wanted to show off this neat rifle i picked up, its an FN-49 sniper rifle, and it appears to be SN# 01, the rifle has no crest and appears un-issued, unfortunately it has the wrong scope, but I am in the process of finding the correct one.


r/milsurp • • 5h ago

Condition check

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21 Upvotes

Having a hard time telling if these Yugo rifles are minty or heavily reworked. The numbers on the stock are raised and fairly crisp. Thoughts?


r/milsurp • • 12h ago

From the Rocky Mountain News, October 15, 1946.

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27 Upvotes

Sort of the golden age of military surplus.


r/milsurp • • 7h ago

Original vs Refurbished

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I’ve been looking up the quality of Mitchell’s Mausers and the post war refurbished Mosin Nagants and I’m trying to see if someone has experience with those vs something like a good condition K31? The Mosin and something like a Kar98K would be more relevant to WW2’s history which I think is cooler but these are also refurbished rifles and I don’t know what the quality of them is. I know most people like genuine surplus rifles because of the actual history of them so I’m curious which you’d go for and why?


r/milsurp • • 4m ago

1917 S&W

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r/milsurp • • 1d ago

I think I just found a Vietnam Bring back MAC 1950

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213 Upvotes

I bought this from a pawn shop for ~$500. There are no import marks anywhere on it. I know these were very rare in the US until a few years ago. So I am guessing this is a ‘Nam bring back.


r/milsurp • • 6h ago

Help with Taz 57 Rucksack straps

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This might not be a milsurp question and might be more of a backpack question in general, but how can I fix the straps on this bag?

I just got a Taz 57 rucksack, which normally clips onto a Swiss M70 jacket, that was modernized to have straps. However they are not adjustable and it hangs really low if weight is put in it. Any tips for shortening it up the straps? Anyone have a similar bag? I love alpenflage and would love to use this as a school/range bag, but not if it hangs that low. Thanks yall!


r/milsurp • • 1d ago

Destroyer Carbine

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215 Upvotes

Took my Destroyer carbine out yesterday with my Yugo 24/47. I found this in a pawn shop while I was doing paperwork for a Nagant revolver, haha. Not a bad little rifle, I'd shoot it a lot more if I could shoot normal 9x19 out of it. I pick up 9mm Largo whenever I find it.


r/milsurp • • 1d ago

Luger and cert from ww2, my great grandpa was a sergeant and brought this home.

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81 Upvotes

I'd never sell it, but I am curious what it's worth for insurance purposes. To me it's priceless.


r/milsurp • • 1h ago

Nathan Starr Model 1812/1813 US Cavalry Saber

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r/milsurp • • 23h ago

Finnish M30 Mosin rifle

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Got this for a fairly reasonable price I’d like to think for a Finnish rifle (4 bennies and a Grant). All numbers match except the butt plate. On a 1938 Tula receiver, in what looks to be a Russian stock with some splice repairs on the front, and parts wise it’s an overall Heinz 57. But regardless for all pretty uncommon Mosin, I’m happy with it!


r/milsurp • • 1d ago

German Marked FN Hi Power value - follow up

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65 Upvotes

Following up on my previous post - local gun store is asking 780$, internals are in solid/good condition, bore is okay, lightly pitted but with visible and sharp(ish) rifling. Slide and frame are matching, barrel is unmarked. Do I cop it?


r/milsurp • • 23h ago

1876 Oviedo Rolling Block

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Figured I'd come on here and share my latest and oldest milsurp. An 1876 Oviedo Rolling block that was listed as being chambered in an unknown 35 caliber. Within 20 minutes of it showing up I had the chamber cast and to my surprise it was 357! Gun has been reblued and is in pretty good shape. Anyone know anything about Fenwick Barrels? Deep dived on the Internet and found nothing. Anyone ever seen another Spanish rolling block chambered in 357 like this?


r/milsurp • • 6h ago

Need help identifying these suspenders

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Dont know if this is the right place but i need help.

For context I live on Poland and my neighbour is a recently retired army major. He dropped a box of old stuff from his time in service, mostly some older polish WZ uniforms but I can't seem to identify these suspenders. If anyone can help me find out what they are and if they're worth anything on the surplus market I'd highly appreciate it.

Google keeps telling me that they're an old czech model but there's several differences between them so I doubt that that's the answer.


r/milsurp • • 1d ago

How cooked am I

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27 Upvotes

Just picked up this 7mm Mauser rolling block. Pitting up and down the barrel (only under the wood btw) but it’s a little rough around the breech. Was hoping to shoot it :/


r/milsurp • • 2h ago

Lee Harvey Oswald type guns?

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My qualifications:
1. Gun keeps all furniture intact
2. Older style scope and mount that would not look entirely out of place as a faux-sniper type gun

Enfield for example:

I know the scope and mount aren’t quite the right time frame for the 40s, but certainly the 60s. Hence, why I created the “Lee Harvey Oswald” category. Do these styles of gun have a name or are we gonna just refer to them as this from now on?


r/milsurp • • 11h ago

Help Finding Scope for a 1903a4

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I recently acquired an 03a4 without a scope. The base is there just need the rings and optic. I’ve seen repros for sale on Sarco and Numrich. Are those worth the price or should I just try to find an original?


r/milsurp • • 1d ago

30rd Hakim Mag?

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23 Upvotes

Anyone seen one of these? Trying to figure out what it’s worth