@ Yeah, or all of my videos would be insanely long and people would whine and bitch and say "GET TO THE POINT WAAAAHHH".......No matter what I do, people will whine.
All the Australians coming out of the woodwork. Obviously it varies by state but a collector's license should grant you access to whatever historical firearm you want. You should even be able to shoot them if you join a club that does shoots
Am I watching a barter at an arabic fish market haggle over food with someone of another language or is it Mike B waving his hands around like a Michael J Foxx impression gone wrong? No one knows, that's the fun.
Type 54 i made it this far.... and now I know a bit more about military surplus. Thank you for what you do sir! By far my favorite firearm related channel.
Type 54, I made it this far. Makes me glad I've decided to restore a sporterized 1943 Long Branch Enfield No.4 Mk1* that I picked up for $200. Hardest part of restoration has been finding a full length black walnut fore stock. Thank goodness they didn't chop down the barrel or scallop the receiver.
So I have been playing airsoft for 8 years now, mostly because firearms are technically illegal in Hong Kong, but I love collecting old stuff, I love running cold war stuff when everyone is using new gear or just simply hoodies and jeans. Really like your content, it honestly teaches me different things I should know when getting into this hobby.
My local surplus store (RIP) still had WWI stuff if you didn't mind digging. Got a front seam fixed bail there when i was about 13 in the early 90s. Found a british-made WWII first aid kit pouch too. Back then, of course, the Vietnam stuff was the real "surplus." They tore it down and built a lousy drug store.
I agree that too many "surplus" shops now sell modern chinese products. Gone are the days of actual surplus when most stores don't even sell surplus i guess. At least in my country.
Type 54, made it this far. This was a perfect video to watch for thanksgiving breakfast. Love the content, have yourself a wonderful thanksgiving Mike! For all intents and purposes, has most of the East German surplus been imported already? I presume that’s why you said it’s getting harder to find on a stream or some other video
I have a question not regarding to your video, but do you have any recommendations on websites to find out values of firearms? My aunt became a widow recently and has a bunch of classic firearms she wants to sell (M1 Garand, 30 Carbine, Enfield No. 4) as a few examples. I've seen some websites claiming to be the Kelly blue book of firearms ha! I want to help her so she doesn't get low balled. I started collecting mil-surps myself this year and I don't mean to be such a noob, I like your channel and you've given great information that's helped me out.
Mike i have really liked watching your channel, as i have no idea about any of this. Do you use a blue book to value items? Will a new blue book show panic pricing of current?
Hi, Excellent Collection, a question and of those who collect by brand of weapons, for say Beretta or Sig Sauer new of course, there is much talk that with the mr bingo bingo plan (biden) you will have to pay 200 dollars (tax/registration) for each one and for magazine too, most of them come with three, if you can't pay you will have to sell it at a pittance to them, you know what options a gun collector will have or another person who owns several guns...Thanks for you time greetings from Colorado
We pulled out of Vietnam in 1975 . I watched on TV the fall of Saigon with the helicopter evacuation of the US Embassy 45 years ago though if you count when we first sent advisors over there then yes longer then 45 years & if I remember correctly it never was a “ declared war “ it was a “ conflict “.
I just bought a cz 27, or labeled fnh pistole modell 27 Kal 7.65. it was manufactured in 1945, but it has no Nazi proof marks and the grips have a blank circle where the cz logo should be. I got it in nice shape for 300 doll hairs, nice blueing, few scratches and dings. I considered it surplus, but the fact it has German on the slide rather than czech makes me think it was manufactured under the Nazis but left the factory after czechoslovakia was "liberated" from the Nazis. I really don't know if it could be considered collectable, what do you think?
I haven't bought it yet but I am looking at a Yugo m48. They want $600, (which includes shipping to the ffl) I'm guessing that's way too much? I would really really like to find a German K98k but I have never seen one in person or for sale. Any advise?
Great video! Is there any collector market for items within the sphere of military but possibly had been on the consumer market as well. For example, stumbled on an old fur hat recently marked "Lago Mutzen Munchen 1944". Clearly a wartime item but do not think it's necessary German military exclusive. Follow your channel for the history, not a collector but thought the item was interesting. Happy Thanksgiving.
Was the French Adrian helmet ever surplussed? I know know if it was it would’ve been a long time ago, or is it like the German stahlhelms , the only place I’ve found one face to face was a little shop in verdun.
Talking out of my ass here but adrian helmets were probably scrapped en masse. Sam Cummings of Interarms fame started his career by spit shining a heap of Stahlhelme he bought from a junkyard and flipping them for a good profit. If kraut pots could make their way into a junkard then adrians stood no chance IMO.
@@spencerw9784 A few countries like the Czechs and Poles bought them too, but yeah, extremely rare, and during the war most wound up captured and were scrapped.
Another good example is the Chinese SKS vs. the Albanian SKS: Chinese ones were made in the millions, and can be imported with some regularity. Albanian ones, only 18,000 ish were made, and half were destroyed.
Commonality vs. rarity, that's what I thought as well. Of course one man's trash is another man's treasure, it's just a saying but it does have an impact on an item's value. If you were to pit a K98k against a Mosin Nagant 91/30 and both were equally rare and in great shape, the K98k would be more collectible in the eyes of potential buyers, because the K98k and Mausers in general are seen as collectible in a way that Mosins usually aren't.
Sad thing is i live about 20 minutes away from what was saginaw steering gear and is now nexteer, they cleaned out an old warehouse that was full of new m1 carbines from the late 40's early 50's and they were sent out to be destroyed instead of sold on the market. Uncle sam decided the company technically owns them since they didnt want them anymore and the company doesnt like guns.
I’d like a vid where you ramble on and go off on tangents about stuff
Watch my live streams then...
@@MikeB128 they are usually on at a bad time
@@acidicgreeny7107 Sucks to suck.
@ Yeah, or all of my videos would be insanely long and people would whine and bitch and say "GET TO THE POINT WAAAAHHH".......No matter what I do, people will whine.
Type 54.
The classic night desert pattern in a modern cut is really nice.
I can't even obtain or use any of these firearms being in Australia and still enjoy your content
Doesn't hurt to learn new things!
You can get them alright it’s just a fucking pain in the ass
All the Australians coming out of the woodwork.
Obviously it varies by state but a collector's license should grant you access to whatever historical firearm you want. You should even be able to shoot them if you join a club that does shoots
I agree but can anyone tell me the antique gun laws in Western Australia? They don’t seem very straightforward to me
U can’t get ANY of them?
Am I watching a barter at an arabic fish market haggle over food with someone of another language or is it Mike B waving his hands around like a Michael J Foxx impression gone wrong? No one knows, that's the fun.
My favorite way of supporting your channel is, purchasing from your store. I love what you do, that is a personal dream job, and im happy to support.
Type 54 i made it this far.... and now I know a bit more about military surplus. Thank you for what you do sir! By far my favorite firearm related channel.
So, I'm going to assume that the 300 dollar "authentic German WW2 surplus" stahlhelms I've seen on Amazon are probably knockoffs?
Or refurbished original shells
/slaps $300 german ww2 stahlhelm
This right here was was worn by Matthäus Hetzenauer in 1944, and that's a fact.
@@shaunpp87 *price increased by 1000000%*
Do not use amazon for any milsurp or military collectibles
@@shaunpp87 found in a barn in Normandy WITH certificate of 'fraudthenticity'
Just went to your website for the first time and I’ve got to say I’m extremely impressed. You should plug it now and then!
I definitely do. Check out my channel..
Type 54, I made it this far.
Makes me glad I've decided to restore a sporterized 1943 Long Branch Enfield No.4 Mk1* that I picked up for $200.
Hardest part of restoration has been finding a full length black walnut fore stock. Thank goodness they didn't chop down the barrel or scallop the receiver.
So I have been playing airsoft for 8 years now, mostly because firearms are technically illegal in Hong Kong, but I love collecting old stuff, I love running cold war stuff when everyone is using new gear or just simply hoodies and jeans. Really like your content, it honestly teaches me different things I should know when getting into this hobby.
My local surplus store (RIP) still had WWI stuff if you didn't mind digging. Got a front seam fixed bail there when i was about 13 in the early 90s. Found a british-made WWII first aid kit pouch too. Back then, of course, the Vietnam stuff was the real "surplus." They tore it down and built a lousy drug store.
Nice RAID mod on the night desert camo. I’ve got the long one with a liner , it’s my dog walking jacket .
Thanks Mike....
This is why we subscribed.
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Same to you!
Type 54. Made it this far. Enjoy the content you bring to the channel.
I love the Night Camo.
I agree that too many "surplus" shops now sell modern chinese products. Gone are the days of actual surplus when most stores don't even sell surplus i guess. At least in my country.
lets goooooooo
The fuck you doin here.
I agree to the fella on top, the fuck you doin here.
Tf are you doing here broleg
watched you since 20k, small world.
lol subbed to both
Type 54 and I made it this far. Love the channel.
Type 54, made it this far. This was a perfect video to watch for thanksgiving breakfast. Love the content, have yourself a wonderful thanksgiving Mike!
For all intents and purposes, has most of the East German surplus been imported already? I presume that’s why you said it’s getting harder to find on a stream or some other video
I have a question not regarding to your video, but do you have any recommendations on websites to find out values of firearms? My aunt became a widow recently and has a bunch of classic firearms she wants to sell (M1 Garand, 30 Carbine, Enfield No. 4) as a few examples. I've seen some websites claiming to be the Kelly blue book of firearms ha! I want to help her so she doesn't get low balled. I started collecting mil-surps myself this year and I don't mean to be such a noob, I like your channel and you've given great information that's helped me out.
Message me on my Facebook page and we'll work something out.
Mike i have really liked watching your channel, as i have no idea about any of this. Do you use a blue book to value items? Will a new blue book show panic pricing of current?
I use blue balls.
Mike B a man of culture i see
@@MikeB128 the response only a proper madlad like Mike B could give
Hi, Excellent Collection, a question and of those who collect by brand of weapons, for say Beretta or Sig Sauer new of course, there is much talk that with the mr bingo bingo plan (biden) you will have to pay 200 dollars (tax/registration) for each one and for magazine too, most of them come with three, if you can't pay you will have to sell it at a pittance to them, you know what options a gun collector will have or another person who owns several guns...Thanks for you time greetings from Colorado
Type 54....Would you consider Mosin Nagants collectable at this point or are they an exception?
I just nickel plated my norinco 54. Looks badass lol
We pulled out of Vietnam in 1975 . I watched on TV the fall of Saigon with the helicopter evacuation of the US Embassy 45 years ago though if you count when we first sent advisors over there then yes longer then 45 years & if I remember correctly it never was a “ declared war “ it was a “ conflict “.
I just bought a cz 27, or labeled fnh pistole modell 27 Kal 7.65. it was manufactured in 1945, but it has no Nazi proof marks and the grips have a blank circle where the cz logo should be. I got it in nice shape for 300 doll hairs, nice blueing, few scratches and dings. I considered it surplus, but the fact it has German on the slide rather than czech makes me think it was manufactured under the Nazis but left the factory after czechoslovakia was "liberated" from the Nazis. I really don't know if it could be considered collectable, what do you think?
I haven't bought it yet but I am looking at a Yugo m48. They want $600, (which includes shipping to the ffl) I'm guessing that's way too much? I would really really like to find a German K98k but I have never seen one in person or for sale. Any advise?
Great video! Is there any collector market for items within the sphere of military but possibly had been on the consumer market as well. For example, stumbled on an old fur hat recently marked "Lago Mutzen Munchen 1944". Clearly a wartime item but do not think it's necessary German military exclusive. Follow your channel for the history, not a collector but thought the item was interesting. Happy Thanksgiving.
thanks, just began collecting old soviet helmets
Was the French Adrian helmet ever surplussed? I know know if it was it would’ve been a long time ago, or is it like the German stahlhelms , the only place I’ve found one face to face was a little shop in verdun.
Talking out of my ass here but adrian helmets were probably scrapped en masse. Sam Cummings of Interarms fame started his career by spit shining a heap of Stahlhelme he bought from a junkyard and flipping them for a good profit. If kraut pots could make their way into a junkard then adrians stood no chance IMO.
I believe the only people who bought Adrians was Russia, however the Russian adrians are extremely and I mean extremely rare.
@@spencerw9784 A few countries like the Czechs and Poles bought them too, but yeah, extremely rare, and during the war most wound up captured and were scrapped.
Type 54. I always liked that desert camo pattern.
Still was able to get a 1940 built mosin surplus in Canada last year. Still in the cosmoline
You should do a price guide to help people avoid paying panic prices.
Type 54.
Might just have to buy one before Christmas.
Happy thanksgiving Mike
You too
The rifle behind you, totaly to the left is a vetterli?
No.
Lorenzo Bellin Martini Henry
@@slavsupreme5129 thanks
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
I just saw a 1951 Beretta 9 mm pistol marketed as a "future collectible"
Jesus...
Hey mike. Do you own Mike's Militaria in osceola. I'm in Taylor's falls and was wondering. If so what are your hours?
I don't have hours as I work from home. No storefront anymore, haven't had one for almost two years.
@@MikeB128 instead of having to do all the shipping bullshit would local pickup work on an order
I'm afraid not.
Informative thank you have a great day.
according to Classic Firearms, there isn't.
surplus = collectibles you bought before the price exploded
"l-last crate this time, I swear!"
Dude be uploading at 6am
Ever heard of uploading a vid, not publishing it, then publishing it when you wake up?
Tim, if you're going to be a silly goose, go live on a pond.
Oh youuuuuu
@@MikeB128 omg its 2 famous youtubers!! Im melting👉👈🥺!
@@TheMosinCrate only if youll visit me everyday and throw some bread at me🥰
You should really look at that letter, it may be really important to the person it was written to or by
7.62x25, love them. For now cheap surplus but wait 10 years, like when you could get a sweedish mauser in nice shape for $180.00.
Or an SKS for $100
Another good example is the Chinese SKS vs. the Albanian SKS: Chinese ones were made in the millions, and can be imported with some regularity. Albanian ones, only 18,000 ish were made, and half were destroyed.
Do you think it would be a good Idea for the government to let soldiers buy their weapons back after their deployment?
I do, iirc the U.S government will sell the weapons which will end up in the international black market arms trade.
How about Spanish civil war weapons ? Collectible?
What do you think???? Use your head.
Mike B what’s it matter what I think, if I knew I wouldn’t ask 🤣
Currently rocking a ((10)) Bulgy Mak as my nightstander. Just waiting for it to become a rare collectible :’(
Love my star BM, not collectable but surplus
So in 20 -30 years a 91-30 is going to become a collectible?:) Type 54
Considering 91/30s are pushing $600 try a couple years
Commonality vs. rarity, that's what I thought as well. Of course one man's trash is another man's treasure, it's just a saying but it does have an impact on an item's value. If you were to pit a K98k against a Mosin Nagant 91/30 and both were equally rare and in great shape, the K98k would be more collectible in the eyes of potential buyers, because the K98k and Mausers in general are seen as collectible in a way that Mosins usually aren't.
Who has the type 54 in stock?
Type 54, made it so far. 👍☕😎
Probably the only actual ww2 “surplus” firearm coming in was those m1 carbines from royal tiger imports from Ethiopia or Africa? Can’t Remember
Sad thing is i live about 20 minutes away from what was saginaw steering gear and is now nexteer, they cleaned out an old warehouse that was full of new m1 carbines from the late 40's early 50's and they were sent out to be destroyed instead of sold on the market. Uncle sam decided the company technically owns them since they didnt want them anymore and the company doesnt like guns.
@@austinwilson8929 That is sad to hear.
While not all Surplus becomes collectible, all WW2 era collectible weapons started out as cheap surplus
Well, yes that’s because they where involved in a huge war. Instead of a rifle that never seen combat
Shit I actually really want a type 54 as I feel like those Chinese guns are going to be unobtanium in a couple years
Type 54.
Now I want a Tokarev again.
I have a Russian Tula built Tokarev, 1945 date with the late war wood grips....shots awesome.
@@TheWolfsnack Lol @ "Late war wood grips".....You mean aftermarket grips?
@@MikeB128 Nope....wood grips from the factory...it seems that they lacked the materials to make the plastic ones.
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I'm getting a styer m1895 for 300bucks.
Love the content, would like twice if i could.
Thanks much!
Yeet.
I'm 16, but waiting till I can buy some firepower.
Is this filmed in mommy's basement????
Joke's old and stale....Be more original.
why are you saying this to him? its not funny whatsoever and obviously he doesnt lack money
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