How do you keep accessories?

Capt'n Mil Coll · 05-06-2008, 11:47 PM

Ok how do you keep your firearm accessories marked or how do you know what firearm they go to? I guess if you only have 2 rifles thats not a problem. I have more than that and am always trying to figure out what rifle the ammo pouch goes to. Or what bayo goes to what rifle. Somebody here must have a good system. I know this is not exactly the right thread but you guys know more than anybody else anyway.

ArkansasHunter · 05-06-2008, 11:58 PM

I use pill bottles if the Item will fit the various sizes of pill bottles.

Example : Shotgun chokes, I will print what they are and gauge and tape to the pill bottle.
Most other things I keep in the box they came in, in my gun cabinet and I have a kitchen cabinet all to myself that is packed with things you would call acessories.
I've also got a kitchen drawer to, that's running over with shooting and hunting stuff.
I lined the drawer with Velveta cheese box's, the card board half of Velveta cheese box'es makes handy compartments for stuff.
A.H

GlockMeister · 05-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Depends on what the accessories are. Some are in ziploc baggies, others are in plastic containers, some use A.H.s method etc.etc.etc.. Is there something specific you're wanting to know how to keep/store?

Mike82 · 05-07-2008, 12:22 AM

well since they arent really numbered for the particular gun(or are they, i never noticed) i just throw all my M-N stuff in 1 bin, ak stuff in another, shotgun stuff in another, etc

GlockMeister · 05-07-2008, 12:28 AM

Boy, what I'd give to have that problem Capt. lol ...

One thing I'd ad I do, is I try and keep the package certain things come in, as they're usually marked for what it's for or fits. As I said though, ziplocs work best for some stuff. You get those extra thick freezer bags, has the space to write on them with a sharpie/marker. Easily replaceable also.

Then there's little plastic boxes with individual trays/spaces. But again, it depends on what all accessories. But this is what I mean as far as that.
Plastic Infinite Divider Storage Boxes - Totally Customizable! IDS 300, 600, 900 & 999.

just_a_car · 05-07-2008, 12:37 AM

If it's a mosin (which I would assume it is, since it's in that forum), then the bayonet, if removable, will have a serial number and can be recorded as to which rifle it belongs with. As for the other stuff, toss it in a pile (other than the sling, I keep that on the rifle), that's how the guys at Century put 'em with the rifle. So, unless you got an accessory kit that somehow matches the rifle (highly doubt it, but that would certainly be collectible and rare), then go ahead and pile 'em up and use as necessary.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 05-07-2008, 01:46 AM

Well here is what I have. Parts kits both spare parts like spring kits for M1 Carbines. I have extra parts for a variety of reasons. I have ammo pouches for K98's Mosins Swedes etc. I have a ton of bayos and just dont remember which they go to. And mags I know what they go to but how to store them?

SwedeSteve · 05-07-2008, 09:22 AM

I have marked, clear boxes for small spares. For larger items I annotate on my inventory form, by serial #, what came with each rifle. The items are stored in cardboard boxes marked by serial #.

mym1a · 05-07-2008, 09:27 AM

I place all my accessories in what ever containers appear to fit best and place these items in the butt pack of my web gear. that way its all together if and when I need it!

squirrelbaster · 05-07-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike82

well since they arent really numbered for the particular gun(or are they, i never noticed) i just throw all my M-N stuff in 1 bin, ak stuff in another, shotgun stuff in another, etc

yup this is how i do it....just keep it simple.

Oxford · 05-07-2008, 03:28 PM

If you really want to go overboard...tag each part with a part number, etc. and list them them in a computer spreadsheet. Organize your spreadsheet in a manner so you can sort columns by gun, part number, etc., value, and whatever else you want to keep track of.

SwedeSteve · 05-07-2008, 03:38 PM

A pretty good idea! Thanks Ox!

Capt'n Mil Coll · 05-07-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxford

If you really want to go overboard...tag each part with a part number, etc. and list them them in a computer spreadsheet. Organize your spreadsheet in a manner so you can sort columns by gun, part number, etc., value, and whatever else you want to keep track of.

Thats how I keep track of my firearms. But it wont transfer over so I can show you an example. But I hate those sticky labels on things.

Mosin Shooter · 05-07-2008, 04:29 PM

my bayo is mismatched to my gun, so it dont matter cuz the next few i get probably wont have detachable bayonets(M44 and M38), so i wont worry till i get that exsniper from century

05-06-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,301 Images: 12	How do you keep accessories? Ok how do you keep your firearm accessories marked or how do you know what firearm they go to? I guess if you only have 2 rifles thats not a problem. I have more than that and am always trying to figure out what rifle the ammo pouch goes to. Or what bayo goes to what rifle. Somebody here must have a good system. I know this is not exactly the right thread but you guys know more than anybody else anyway. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

05-06-2008, 11:58 PM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,715	I use pill bottles if the Item will fit the various sizes of pill bottles. Example : Shotgun chokes, I will print what they are and gauge and tape to the pill bottle. Most other things I keep in the box they came in, in my gun cabinet and I have a kitchen cabinet all to myself that is packed with things you would call acessories. I've also got a kitchen drawer to, that's running over with shooting and hunting stuff. I lined the drawer with Velveta cheese box's, the card board half of Velveta cheese box'es makes handy compartments for stuff. A.H Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 05-07-2008 at 12:01 AM.

05-07-2008, 12:04 AM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,504	Depends on what the accessories are. Some are in ziploc baggies, others are in plastic containers, some use A.H.s method etc.etc.etc.. Is there something specific you're wanting to know how to keep/store? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

05-07-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
Mike82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi USA Posts: 1,034 Images: 7	well since they arent really numbered for the particular gun(or are they, i never noticed) i just throw all my M-N stuff in 1 bin, ak stuff in another, shotgun stuff in another, etc __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again!

05-07-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,504	Boy, what I'd give to have that problem Capt. lol ... One thing I'd ad I do, is I try and keep the package certain things come in, as they're usually marked for what it's for or fits. As I said though, ziplocs work best for some stuff. You get those extra thick freezer bags, has the space to write on them with a sharpie/marker. Easily replaceable also. Then there's little plastic boxes with individual trays/spaces. But again, it depends on what all accessories. But this is what I mean as far as that. Plastic Infinite Divider Storage Boxes - Totally Customizable! IDS 300, 600, 900 & 999. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

05-07-2008, 12:37 AM	#6
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,522	If it's a mosin (which I would assume it is, since it's in that forum), then the bayonet, if removable, will have a serial number and can be recorded as to which rifle it belongs with. As for the other stuff, toss it in a pile (other than the sling, I keep that on the rifle), that's how the guys at Century put 'em with the rifle. So, unless you got an accessory kit that somehow matches the rifle (highly doubt it, but that would certainly be collectible and rare), then go ahead and pile 'em up and use as necessary. __________________

05-07-2008, 01:46 AM	#7
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,301 Images: 12	Well here is what I have. Parts kits both spare parts like spring kits for M1 Carbines. I have extra parts for a variety of reasons. I have ammo pouches for K98's Mosins Swedes etc. I have a ton of bayos and just dont remember which they go to. And mags I know what they go to but how to store them? __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

05-07-2008, 09:22 AM	#8
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,394 Images: 1	I have marked, clear boxes for small spares. For larger items I annotate on my inventory form, by serial #, what came with each rifle. The items are stored in cardboard boxes marked by serial #. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-07-2008, 09:27 AM	#9
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	I place all my accessories in what ever containers appear to fit best and place these items in the butt pack of my web gear. that way its all together if and when I need it!

05-07-2008, 03:28 PM	#11
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	If you really want to go overboard...tag each part with a part number, etc. and list them them in a computer spreadsheet. Organize your spreadsheet in a manner so you can sort columns by gun, part number, etc., value, and whatever else you want to keep track of. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

05-07-2008, 03:38 PM	#12
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,394 Images: 1	A pretty good idea! Thanks Ox! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-07-2008, 04:29 PM	#14
Mosin Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 416	my bayo is mismatched to my gun, so it dont matter cuz the next few i get probably wont have detachable bayonets(M44 and M38), so i wont worry till i get that exsniper from century __________________ Save a cow, eat a vegetarian.