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Some military collectibles are in higher demand than others. Consequently, it is not always easy to come by the parts, accessories and collectibles you want on demand. Much of the time, stumbling up something you’ve been after for a while is more a matter of luck and having your eyes open than it is about your prowess in shopping. Some might say the case could be made for the M5A1 bayonet , which is a variant of the M5 bayonet that was designed to be used with the M1 Garand rifle. It has been said that the M5, and subsequent variants like the M5A1 bayonet (designed during the Korean War), were designed to be easier to mount to the M1 with cold weather gear. Whatever the case, the M5 and variants are very recognizable from the prominent absence of a barrel mounting ring that many bayonets in the past were made for securing to the barrel. Using a mount ring was a commonly used practice for a long time, and many bayonets today still affix via the use of a barrel ring. Either way, the M...

Just take a look at the title of this article for a minute or two. It can be answered so simply with just a single statement. You should get your antique gun parts at Sarco, Inc. simply because they have them! What better reason could there be for that? Antique gun parts are hard to come by, especially the more esoterics bits, springs, screws, bolts and mounts. Anyone can come up with a stock for an M1903 or an SKS barrel, but what about when you need the little thing? A spring for a magazine? A new clip? A mount for a specific bayonet and rifle platform? How are you going to come up with those things? What if you don’t even know what to look for because you don’t know what you’re missing? That brings up an entirely new question, which is who can help you when you don’t even know what questions to ask. That’s another reason altogether to work with Sarco, Inc. at SarcoInc.com - because they have the knowledge that others lack. They might even have the knowledge that you lack, but you...

Buyers who want to get a serious deal on a handgun have a few different options at their disposal. The obvious one is to look for used handguns and parts because that’s where most savings can be realized. At least it’s generally easier to get a more reasonable price on a used handgun, and if you know the equipment well, you can score a deal on quality well. There are a lot of working internals in any firearm, even the most simplistic, and if you know your stuff, then you can strike it big with used handguns. The other way to score a deal is by trying to find the right surplus handguns for sale . Whereas it’s well known that you can get a great price on used firearms, it’s not as common to specifically seek out surplus models. That, combined with the fact that not all shops sell surplus handguns, makes it less common. However, there are a few reasons it might benefit you to adopt the practice, or at least to be open to it. - Get a good price - Obviously, you can get a really good dea...

In the event you have stumbled across this article and have never heard of the term Para Ordnance before, that wouldn’t be entirely too bizarre. It might also mean you’re looking for information on Para Ordnance instead of a Para Ordnance frame for sale . Here’s something you have heard of before - the 1911 or the M1911, known widely by the popularity and huge number of variants it has spawned. The original 1911 and all of the offshoots that have come about as a result of it, is a basic model that is one of the most popular handgun platforms ever designed. The original M1911 was developed over a hundred years ago to replace the aging double-action .38 caliber revolvers that U.S. troops were using at the turn of the last century. The new M1911 not only had a better capacity and was capable of a high rate of fire, it was chambered in a cartridge that has become as famous today as the 1911 is: the .45 ACP cartridge, which represented a significant improvement over the ...

The M1 carbine is one of the most influential military rifles to have been developed within the last 100 years. Perhaps the reason for this is because it was carried by so many American troops throughout key conflicts like the Second World War and the Vietnam War, because the .30 Carbine cartridge with which it was paired has been widely lambasted as one of the most inadequate rounds ever devised. Still, if only in scope of influence, the M1 rifle - and variants - is one of the most popular collectible pieces of militaria out there. Maybe that’s why so many people have that. Maybe that’s the reason that you’re here reading this in the first place. And, speaking of variants, the M1 has spawned a ton, and among them is a rifle that, if only for a few key features, has a loyal following of adherents and users. Possibly some of these “shooter-friendly” features are the reason for its popularity and longevity. The variant in question is the M1A1, which is a version of the original M1, al...

Are you a collector looking for a new venue that sells new and varied stock, even rotating out and offering up surprises every now and then? Are you a shooter who is always looking to dive into the nuances of new cartridges so you can get more familiar with what’s out there? Either way, you’ll probably be looking for surplus firearms from time to time. When you’re into learning more about historical firearms, oftentimes surplus is your best way to get a bargain. And, bargaining aside, it’s also the best way to expose yourself to new things that you may have had no experience with in the past. Most gun shops, especially those that do transfers and sell used guns, are full of models developed for sporting purposes and civilian use. It’s not too common to come across ones that offer militaria and surplus guns. When you find one, take note of it. You’ll probably get your best deals there. By the very nature of being produced or sold as surplus, these ...

Not all pistol holsters are created equal. There are some holsters that are downright handsome and stunning that are not particularly versatile, and then there are some modern holsters that aren’t much to look at but are modular and have room for important accessories or additional magazines. Neither, however, is really better than the other. What matters is what you’re looking for in a holster, and some of these features will help you decide. If you’re shopping for a new pistol holster , take note of these. 1. High quality construction Perhaps the most important thing to assure yourself of in a holster is construction from high quality materials. This will vary according to the tastes and the intended use of the holster itself, but many holsters are made from heavy leather, ballistic nylon or even Kydex and other tough synthetics. If a holster is not made from quality materials, it can hardly offer any of the following assurances on this list. 2. Retention features Retention is equ...

Unless you have any experience with military or tactical operations or are a collector of historical items, you might be wondering why anyone would want a dummy grenade, or even have a use for one. Well, guess what, there are actually some surprisingly interesting uses for a dummy grenade , and not all of them are purely cosmetic. Check these out, and then quit justifying the purchase to yourself and visit Sarco, Inc. at SarcoInc.com, where you can find a load of them. 1. They make awesome additions to historical collections First and foremost, inert grenades, or even reproductions of historical models, make great additions to historic collections. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a historical display (maybe you even have your own historical display) historically accurate models of grenades and other similar equipment can be the finishing touch. Really, they just make great conversation items as well. 2. You can train with them Just like dummy ammunition, inert grenades ...

Nowadays, just finding a reliable gun shop where you can find 20 gauge shells or .22 rimfire ammo seems like a challenge. Back in the day these were a dime a dozen and the bare minimum qualifier for a reputable gun shop. Still, that is basically the bare minimum for what qualifies the usefulness of a gun shop. When you need something basic you can shop for it at a big box retailer or sporting goods shop. The reason you need a good gun shop is for the experience of the owners and the ability to source hard-to-find parts and other supplies of that nature. That’s the type of thing that you can’t rely on most big box retailers for, and even some smaller shops won’t have what you need or know how to help. What happens when you need to replace your stock or forend? When you lose a mag in the woods or your old mag fails to feed, sometimes it’s hard to replace. You’re not going to buy a whole new gun in either situation. What you need is the replacement parts. Sometimes you just want to buy...

The Lee Enfield Rifle and variants might very well be called the British Land Pattern Musket, otherwise known as the beloved Brown Bess, of the early part of the 20th century. That is to say, it is not a musket or even a smoothbore, and it certainly isn’t a muzzleloader, but it did find itself in the hands of an overwhelming number of British troops, including colonial regiments around the empire in the first half of the 1900s. Reliable, dependable, rugged, and just all-around an attractive rifle, it was very much appreciated by those who carried it. Chambered in .303 British, it also offered enough power and a flat enough trajectory to make it favorable to a wider number of shooters than just military personnel. Therefore, the Lee Enfield Rifle has found itself in large numbers of civilian hands around the world. It may have outlived its useful term as a service rifle, but target shooters, competition shooters, and collectors of militaria alike still have a pronounced desire to hang ...

The M1911 is probably the most significant handgun platform that has ever been developed. There are a number of reasons for its popularity - so many that it can be hard to start somewhere. Suffice it to say that it was an instant success in engagements when it was released to U.S. troops at the beginning of the 1900s, and it has spread like wildfire in shooting circles throughout the world in the years that have followed. Because it has been widely used - and for many purposes - there are a number of reasons that you might want to invest in a 1911 Parts Kit to maintain, service or even upgrade your own M1911 pistol. The first reason you might want to think about a 1911 parts kit is not tied to a specific shooting discipline but is a catchall for anyone who owns a 1911 and uses it with fair frequency. It hinges on the fact that most 1911 parts kits will contain all of the functional parts that an M1911 needs to function. If you use your 1911 heavily, whether for fun or ...

Springfield Armory’s M1903 is a seriously legendary piece of equipment and is about as steeped in history as any firearm you could find. It needs no introduction but is worth repeating that the M1903 saw widespread service alongside American troops throughout The Great War and the Second World War, and survived through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. Much equipment survives through course of necessity, but the M1903’s rock solid action, dependable performance and powerful, widespread pairing with the .30-06 Springfield cartridge gave it the staying power that made it the icon it is today. Even outside of conflict, the rifle’s performance has made it a mainstay among civilian marksmen and hunters. For those who like to keep a little piece of history, the M1903’s irrefutable record of staunch service perhaps as well as its handsome works and dignified full stock give it a huge amount of material and sentimental value to collectors. It’s one of those bits of history tha...

The M1911 served as the standard-issue sidearm for the US Army from 1911 to 1986. Also known as the Colt Government or Government pistol, the 1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic weapon. “Single-action” means that the trigger performs only a single action: releasing the hammer to discharge the sidearm each time the trigger is pulled. It does not perform the secondary action of cocking the hammer. “Semi-automatic” means that the energy of a shot bullet is re-used by the weapon to chamber the next bullet. After a round is fired, the casing is ejected, and a new round is cycled into the chamber. Most pistols manage this via recoil operation, whereby only a portion of the firearm recoils, while another portion is held motionless by inertia. In the case of the M1911, the barrel is kept motionless, while the bolt recoils, feeding the next round into the chamber. Designed by John Browning, a genius inventor who manufactured his first firearm in his father’s gun shop at the age of...

Established in 1962 by a young, enthusiastic ex-marine named Charles E. “Cholly” Steen III, Sarco Inc. (short for Steen Armament Research Company), began life on the gun show circuit and has since expanded into what is arguably the largest dealer of surplus military materials in the country. With three generations of Steens now in the mix, Sarco continues its family focus on rare original firearms parts while expanding into complete firearms, commercial firearms, accessories, militaria, and re-enactment accouterments. We have the largest supply of firearms and machine gun parts in the world, as well as one of the best ranges of World War 2 Helmets . There were type main types of World War 2 Helmets: the M1, worn by US soldiers, as well as a variety of other allies, and the Stahlhelm (German for steel helmet) of which the M35 is the most recognizable. The M1 was, essentially, two helmets in one. The outer, metal shell was made of non-magnetic Hadfield steel. It was called ...

The Samozaryadny Karabin sistemy Simonova, 1945 (or, SKS, for short) is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine rifle. “Semi-automatic” means that the SKS is auto-loading. It uses high-pressure gas left over from cartridge fire to eject the casing, and load a new round into the chamber. A spring-loaded bolt carrier is pushed rearward by the firearm’s discharge, lifting the bolt, which allows the spent casing to be ejected by the extractor. Then, the spring propels the bolt forward again, reloading the weapon. A “Carbine rifle” is a firearm that replicates the design of other long gun firearms, such as rifles or muskets, but tweaks it, providing the gun a shorter barrel. These smaller, light-weight firearms are easier to handle than your traditional rifle. They are typically issued to high-mobility troops, such as paratroopers, to offset the weight of other issued equipment, allowing for a highly agile fighting force. Designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, the SKS has a c...

Since its founding in 1855, Colt Manufacturing has helped shape the evolution of modern firearms. Over 150 years later, Colt is still producing quality firearms and there are millions of historic Colt weapons in the hands of collectors. Being able to find quality Colt Parts is essential for keeping these classic sidearms in working order. If you are looking for vintage components for your Colt firearms, we carry a huge supply of original parts and accessories at Sarco Inc. Here at Sarco Inc., our team is dedicated to military history. For over 50 years, Sarco Inc. has been helping enthusiasts of all sorts find the military items, firearms components, and rare treasures they need. We are proud to have grown into one of the largest suppliers of surplus militaria in the country. If you have been looking for a certain piece of military history, odds are we have it in stock. One of the most famous sidearms in modern history is the Colt 1911. These pistols were put into use in...