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NEW TO FORUM

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:35 am
by SCREWLOOSETC
Hi

My name is tom and i joined this forum because i just aquired 2 arisaka type 99 rifles and was looking for information.Found out the manufacturer of one Toyo Kogo is still in existance after the bomb, making transmissions for Mazda. i Have owned Mazdas for years and didn't know their headquarters was on Hiroshema.

I started playing with Japanese rifles about 1965 when they cost $5.00 in good condition. I still have a custom target rifle in 7mm Ackley imp. built on a reworked action with the mum still in place. I took a lot of ribbing for messing with the worthless Jap rifles when u could buy a Mauser for $25.00. Wish i still had the swedish carbine I bought from Sears for $29.00. I just recently discovered single shot rifles.

I also collect model airplane engines..And own a 1960BMW R69 motorcycle that I restored awhile back

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:36 am
by stripperclip
welcome to the site SCREWLOOSETC :D

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:21 pm
by DuncaninFrance
SCREWLOOSETC......Tom, you are certainly in the right place mate - enjoy your stay :bigsmile:

Welcome

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:19 pm
by PeterN2
Welcome SCREWLOOSETC. You could post some pics of your model aeroplane engines on the 'other things we collect' forum.

Arisakas are not as cheap now are they?

Regards

Peter.

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:20 pm
by SCREWLOOSETC
Thanks all.

I have aprox 480 model engines of all types be hard to post them so I did a picture of my old motorcycle

Tom

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:54 pm
by dhtaxi
Welcome aboard.

Pictures of motor bikes are good I would also like to see some pics of the model engines anything mechanical floats my boat.

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:36 pm
by riceone
Welcome Tom, I beleive you and I have been corresponding by email. Good to have you here. riceone

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:36 pm
by SCREWLOOSETC
Yes, we have exchanged mail Im still gathering information. I tracked my rifle to the history of Mazda.Seems Mazda started as Toyo Kogyo.Ive spent a lot of time with Mazdas to.

Tom