3 issues Inside Military Surplus magazine, 2014-2016, published by Engaged Media By Beckett, Dallas, TX — all illustrated

Issues and Content:


1. Inside Military Surplus, Winter 2014 issue — 130 pages:
  • Editorial: Where it Starts, by Doug Jeffrey
  • Opening Up: 115-Year-Old Mystery: A Marine and Navy Treasure from the 1800s
  • How to Buy: Tips and Tricks You'll Need before mil-surp Shopping, by Dave Dolbee
  • Perfect Hit: Starting in the 18th century, we have got the evolution of the sniper rifle covered, by Eric Kowal
  • Big .45 Auto: Call it "Ol' Reliable," as the 1911 has been in service for more than a century, by Leroy Thompson
  • Battle Leaders: The top 10 military sidearms of all time may have at least one surprise, by Tom Harmony
  • Collector's Heaven: Major Surplus is a major source for some of the best surplus available, by Paul Hantke
  • First Love: You may have read many stories on the M1 Garand, but you're never read a story like this, by Stan Skinner
  • Weapons of War: Take a journey back in time to look at Citadel's M-1 Carbine and M-1 1911, by Brad Fitzpatrick
  • Combat Helmets: The evolution of headwear in the world's military is a long and winding road, by Jim Thompson
  • The Walther P38: This old war dog is still a shooter today, by Bob Campbell
  • Upgrades for Your Old Army Mule: We have three can't-miss ways for you to teach an old gun new tricks, by Abe Elias
  • Compact Firepower: Jumping into a hot zone required the right firearm, and the M1 Carbine filled that role admirably, by Leroy Thompson
  • Three Generations: This is one of the most interesting lineages of all time, by Paul Hantke
  • Dream Guns: Get in, hold on and read thoroughly as we talk about some of the biggest collectible guns out there, by Abe Elias
  • Unequaled Six: We have gone where no other man has dared to go ... we have selected the six most dominant military rifles of modern times, by Chuck Taylor
  • Fact vs. Fiction: Hollywood is just one of the culprits in the perpetuation of military myths, by Jim Thompson
  • The Hi Power: It is one of the most recognizable handguns in the world. It is the Fabrique National Hi Power, by Bob Campbell
  • Not Quite Right: Buying a counterfeit collectible isn't on the top of anyone's list. Here how to avoid that problem, by Dave Dolbee
  • The Mauser: Get up close and personal with this German battle rifle, by Wilbourne Roberts
  • Last Look: The 20th Century's Most Influential Gun Designer, John Moses Browning



2. Inside Military Surplus, Fall 2015 issue — 130 pages:



  • Editorial: Once Surplus, Now Collectible, by Steven Paul Barlow
  • Opening Up: Experts in Firearms Restoration Can Spruce Up Your Old Military Arms Like New
  • Holding History: A look at military collectibles and how to get started in this special hobby
  • Preserving the Past: Collecting military relics can become a lifelong passion with a deserving pay-off, by Steven Paul Barlow
  • Gather the Gear: Here are your marching orders for getting started in military collectibles, by Steven Paul Barlow
  • Ignite Your Fire: Five museums that can inspire your passion for military collectibles, by K.M. Lee
  • An American Legend: From the military to mobs to law enforcement, the Thompson submachine gun played a dual role in history, by Chuck Taylor
  • The U.S. M1917: Colt and S&W Revolvers in 45 ACP saw much service in both world wars and beyond, by Jim Dickson
  • Surplus Surgery: Modernizing the Mosin Nagant with some home gunsmithing, by Abe Elias
  • More to the Point:Bayonets, not designed as cutting tools, were often a soldier's last line of defense, by Jim Thompson
  • The Ubiquitous Bolt: The M1903 Springfield sees action throughout the 20th Century, by Leroy Thompson
  • The M1 as a Shooter: Update your M1 Garand to get the most out of your battle rifle, by Jim Thompson
  • The Legendary Luger: A handgun that lives up to the mystique, by Bob  Campbell
  • Rocking the SKS: Best upgrades for the ultimate in performance, by Abe Elias
  • The Canadian Ross MK II: This little known bolt action, while not suitable for the tranches, was popular with snipers in World War I, by Tim Stetzer
  • The "Red Nine": Mauser's C96 broom handle pistol in 9mm goes to war, by Leroy Thompson
  • Penetrating Power: The Tokarev pistol and its sizzling 7.62 cartridge make a great combination, by Jerry Catania
  • Prize Fighter: Sought by collectors, Poland's Radom Vis 35 9mm pistol was a robust, innovative design, by Bob Campbell
  • Last Look: Now Collectible: Call To Action: posters, such as this one from World War II urging the purchase of war bonds, once called a nation to action. Now they're a part of history, often forgotten, and preserved only by collectors



3. Inside Military Surplus, Winter/Spring 2016 issue — 130 pages:



  • Editorial: Wants and Needs, by Steven Paul Barlow
  • Opening Up: Ohio's D-Day Invasion — Reenactment Features Beach Landing, Mock Battles and Weapons Demonstrations
  • Special Section: Reinforcements, by Leroy Thompson
    • Simple Sub-Gun: The U.S. M3 "Grease Gun" wasn't pretty, but it worked and served long as well
    • Thirty-Caliber Confidence: From the Cold War to the War on Terror, the M14 battle rifle found a role
    • The Jungle Carbine: In World War II, the Enfield rifle was shortened and lightened for airborne troops as the No. 5 Mk 1
  • Czech Mate: The semi-auto version of the Czech VZ61 "Scorpion" machine pistol makes a good companion for work or play, by Abe Elias
  • Rapid-Fire "Burp Gun": For its reliability and effectiveness, the Russian PPSh-41was the go-to submachine gun for many countries, by Chuck Taylor
  • Beretta Bargains: Affordable surplus guns are available for collectors and shooters on a budget, by Mike Searson
  • Rapid Fire Champion: The M1913 Webley .455 Automatic featured a recoil-canceling design that made it very easy to shoot quickly, by Jim Dickson
  • Ahead of Its Time: The Sauer 38H, produced during World War II, had many advanced design features, by Leroy Thompson
  • Best of Both Worlds: The Century Arms C308 blends military heritage with American know-how to create an excellent battle rifle, by Jim Dickson
  • A Better Bolt": Developments in smokeless powder and light, faster bullets fuel development of the famed straight-pull Swiss K31, by Bob Campbell
  • Stalingrad Stalwart: Embrace your inner Vasily Zaytsev with the Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, by Mike Searson
  • The 1911 Resurgence: After more than 100 years, "Old Ugly" seems to be more popular than ever, by Chuck Taylor
  • Shining Stars: The models 28 and 30 double action service pistols were reliable and controllable, by Bob Campbell
  • Competent Comrade: The Makarov PM served the USSR and other countries well for many years, by Leroy Thompson
  • Super Star: The surplus Star Model Super B is an affordable, accurate gun that might belong on center state, by Abe Elias
  • Collector's Gold: Expand your surplus collection beyond guns with these proven tips, by Bob Campbell
  • Last Look: Underground Hideout: American soldier with M14 rifles discover a Vietnamese Hiding place in 1965