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Forum: Gunsmithing for Old Milsurps

Forum for discussion about gunsmithing techniques and related issues in regards to military surplus firearms

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  1. Post Sticky Thread 1941 The Modern Gunsmith (by James Virgil Howe)

    The Modern Gunsmith by James Virgil Howe Format: Volume 1 - 393 pages/Volume 2 - 458 pages Published 1941 by Funk & Wagnalls, New York Note:...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-09-2010 08:07 AM
    1941, gunsmith, howe, james, modern, virgil
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  2. Sticky Thread French translation of Sten tutorial

    Je vous présente en français une traduction intégrale du tutoriel de stencollector et de Claven2 sur la fabrication d'une SAS-3 Mk2. Versions...

    Started by J. Savoie‎, 01-23-2008 09:05 PM
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    french, sten, translation, tutorial
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  3. Sticky Thread Building the Canadian Semi-Auto STEN

    Here in Canada, a semi-auto version of the STEN has finally been RCMP and CFC approved. To get one, you must build one as there is no commercial...

    Started by Claven2‎, 01-19-2008 06:50 PM
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    building, canadian, semiauto, sten 19 Attachment(s)
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    Badger
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  4. Sticky Thread Optimizing the Seig X2 lathe for basic gunsmithing - a tutorial

    This post is a tutorial on some of the things you can do to maximize the inexpensive chinese import 7" swing lathes to turn the machines from barely...

    Started by Claven2‎, 04-14-2008 06:20 PM
    basic, gunsmithing, lathe, optimizing, seig, tutorial
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  1. Enfield smith to Drill and tap base

    who is the resident gunsmith(s) to drill and tap bases for #4 T

    Started by BountyHunter‎, 05-16-2013 07:15 PM
    base, drill, enfield, smith, tap
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    gsimmons
    05-16-2013, 11:42 PM Go to last post

  2. Who I turn to?

    Hi All. Here are some pics of my 1915 London Small Arms SMLE. As can be seen it is in a very poor state, something akin to myself! Is there...

    Started by Katzenjammer Kid‎, 04-24-2013 02:04 PM
    turn, whon 1 Attachment(s)
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    Aragorn243
    04-27-2013, 10:37 PM Go to last post

  3. Rolling block project

    This is a Swedish (Carl Gustaf) rolling block that I have been working on. I picked up the acton about 10 years ago. The 26" barrel was a Green...

    Started by Salt Flat‎, 04-20-2013 06:50 PM
    block, project, rolling 8 Attachment(s)
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    04-23-2013, 03:10 PM Go to last post

  4. My Yugo M57 has a week hammer spring.

    Where would I find a new hammer spring for this pistol? It is in the "trigger group" which lifts out when the slide is removed. I have found a new...

    Started by dgray64‎, 04-20-2013 09:15 PM
    hammer, m57, spring, week, yugo
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    Vincent
    04-21-2013, 03:50 AM Go to last post

  5. Sported Swedish Mauser

    A few years ago I got this sported M38 Swedish Mauser. Stock cut down, drilled and tapped for a scope base. Barrel is 24" and appears to be an...

    Started by Calfed‎, 03-01-2013 06:40 PM
    mauser, sported, swedish
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    westkraut
    04-14-2013, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  6. Action Screws on Milsurps

    What I've learned thus far is: As a rule of thumb "V" threaded barrels on round bottom actions can benefit from a free floated barrel and accuracy...

    Started by daboone‎, 03-12-2013 01:45 PM
    action, milsurps, screws
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    Rumpelhardt
    04-05-2013, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  7. the most rusty gun iv ever restored

    back in Nov, i ended up with this very early Remington 721, one of the first 200 made. i was stored next to a water heater for many years.. i...

    Started by chuckindenver‎, 03-23-2013 12:00 AM
    gun, restored, rusty 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Peter Laidler
    03-29-2013, 05:25 AM Go to last post

  8. Gunsmithing questions

    Hello Folks, I have a couple of questions regarding the restoration of my 1916 BSA MKIII* First, I have picked up a (supposedly) NOS bolt body....

    Started by jessebogan‎, 03-20-2013 08:04 PM
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    gunsmithing, questions
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    jessebogan
    03-23-2013, 09:10 PM Go to last post

  9. Tightening action screws

    Need some help as I have read conflicting information on which action screw to tighten down first, the front or back (tang) screw? I have both an...

    Started by Boh‎, 02-21-2013 12:44 PM
    action, screws, tightening
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    drboompa
    03-22-2013, 08:01 AM Go to last post

  10. Counter boring muzzle

    Picked up rifle recently. CZ24 7MM Brazilian. Has the requisite pitting of outside metal, and slightly beat up stock. Barrel looks like it has...

    Started by Oscarflytyer‎, 02-27-2013 05:23 PM
    boring, counter, muzzle
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    Oscarflytyer
    03-15-2013, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  11. Gew 88 Sporter barrel question

    I have a Gew 88 action that I am going to use for a European style sporting rifle conversion. My question is how to treat the theads for the barrel...

    Started by Salt Flat‎, 12-11-2012 06:37 PM
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    barrel, gew, question, sporter 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
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    Salt Flat
    02-13-2013, 12:57 AM Go to last post

  12. Jungle Carbine feeding problem

    My new rifle is a No5Mk1 9/1946 ROF(F). It has cleaned up very nicely. (no bubbaing, just cleaning). It is surprisingly accurate with my reloads....

    Started by daboone‎, 02-05-2013 11:47 AM
    carbine, feeding, jungle, problem
    • Replies: 9
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    browningautorifle
    02-09-2013, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  13. Sight dovetails cut too deep?

    This is a question I've been thinking about for some time. I am always on the look out for used barrels (mostly 1903 Springfield) to complete some of...

    Started by Salt Flat‎, 02-01-2013 05:09 PM
    cut, deep, dovetails, sight
    • Replies: 2
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    jmoore
    02-01-2013, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  14. 1903A3 Barrels in other than 30-06??

    Is anyone making a 1903A3 barrel in anything except 30-06? Or a 30 caliber barrel that is unchambered??

    Started by pastprime‎, 11-20-2012 06:03 PM
    3006, barrels
    • Replies: 1
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    riceone
    01-20-2013, 10:16 AM Go to last post

  15. Headspace one more time

    I have an old Spanish Mauser in 7X57 I use as a trunk gun when traveling the backwoods of Utah. I have checked the headspace and it is barely...

    Started by Bob Thompson‎, 11-15-2012 06:07 PM
    headspace, time
    • Replies: 5
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    budman46
    12-21-2012, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  16. Gew88 1889 Spandau- Chromed!

    Here folks, is an interesting treat. I have posted this on other forums, but decided to post here too! The barrel, shroud and...

    Started by Midmichigun‎, 12-14-2012 09:39 PM
    1889, chromed, gew88, spandau 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    jmoore
    12-15-2012, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  17. What Kind Of Rifle Does This Barrel Go To?

    Hello All, We just finished going through some more of my fathers belongings and stumbled upon what I am guessing is the barrel to some kind...

    Started by Unheilig‎, 11-04-2012 03:52 PM
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    barrel, kind, rifle
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    g41partswanted
    12-09-2012, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  18. Bore Machining Marks ?

    Recieved a new Wilson barrel from Brownells for my Mauser. I can see machining marks in the bore, mostly on the lands, you can see it on the bottom...

    Started by Hylander‎, 11-29-2012 09:55 PM
    bore, machining, marks
    • Replies: 7
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    Hylander
    11-30-2012, 10:41 PM Go to last post

  19. Mod. 28 Finn I would like to add a scope

    What I would like to do is add a reproduction scope and mount that would appear close to original for this model rifle. I do not want it to look like...

    Started by ernie w‎, 10-10-2012 11:03 AM
    add, finn, mod, scope
    • Replies: 4
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    Mike Hull
    11-21-2012, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  20. 1903 Sporter

    So a very close friend of mine gave me a 1903 barreled action and a walnut grade aa stock. It is a rough cut and needs very much to be chiseled. The...

    Started by Lupo6‎, 10-11-2012 11:57 PM
    1903, sporter
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 477
    Alkali
    10-16-2012, 04:37 PM Go to last post
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