Anyway to handle guns?

Question

I'm really interested in World War II history. It's the biggest thing in my life, but books and mueseums can only give me so much.
I was wondering if there was anyway I could touch World War II guns?
Without the ammunition of course.
But just to have a good look at them, aim down the sites, have a go at loading a magazine and stuff.
Any help would be most appreciated.
I reside in Victoria, Australia.

Answer 1

See if the Australian Army has an ordnance museum of some sort. You may be able to schedule some sort of special access to the items there. Other than that, you will either have to rely on private collectors or replicas.

Answer 2

I'm afraid you would have to come to the USA for that here you can get any kind of gun from WW2 i have 4 from WW2 Colt 45 1911,M1 Garand ,Sten MK2 sub machine gun (automatic), 1897 Trench gun (Shotgun) there is a machine gun show near where i live 2 times a year you can rent them and shoot them or buy them if you have the money MG-42, MP44 BAR, you name it they got it

Answer 3

Too bad you aren't in the U.S., it is very easy to purchase WWII weapons (semi-auto anyway). I have an M1 Garand and an M1 Carbine. I even have the bayonet for the Garand and plenty of ammo for both (they are both a blast to shoot). Not sure about Australia though.

Answer 4

any decent gun shops nearby? typical side arm colt 45 acp
typical long rifle was a 30.06 bolt action with a breach loader

Answer 5

i don't know about australia. but if you want to come to the u.s., you could go to a gun show on any weekend. they have guns there from every war. they have guns there from the 17th century to the present.

Answer 6

Go to New Orleans and see the ( D-Day Museum) You wont belive it,and the way you sound you forsure would enjoy this as I did a few years ago.......................................... ........................... Also There web Sit Is......www.ddaymuseum.org. Mel

Answer 7

Very carefully

Answer 8

wat u hav 2 do is breah in2 ur museum.