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  1. Post Sticky Thread SMLE No1 MkV Restoration (Part's 1 thru 7)

    After a lot of other projects etc, i thought it was time to make another start, Just a recap for those who may not have seen it in the original state...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 06-09-2010 06:27 AM
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    enfield tech, mkv, no1, part, restoration, smle
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  2. Announcement Sticky Thread Welcome to a new forum moderator ...

    I'd like to introduce another one of our members and collectors, who have volunteered to help us out moderating our newly created "The Restorer's...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-09-2009 09:15 AM
    forum, moderator
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  3. 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 08:09 AM
    1941, gunsmith, howe, james, modern, virgil
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  4. Announcement Sticky Thread How to use "The Restorer's Corner" Forum

    Welcome to the "The Restorer's Corner". All content and pics should be restricted to material only relating to discussions about of restoration...

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  1. Good No1 but bad bore what to do

    I have a very nice 1915 LSA No 1 Mk 3. All matching #s unit marked and passing head space but the bore is shot. No pitting, just worn. Any options?...

    Started by therno‎, 05-14-2013 06:15 PM
    bad, bore, good, no1
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    Patrick Chadwick
    05-16-2013, 03:41 AM Go to last post

  2. Desporterizing a No4 Mk1/3 and converting to repro T status

    Hey guys it was pointed out that I should post this over here too. I have a very fresh '44 Longbranch that was FTR'd to No4 Mk1/3 status at Faz in...

    Started by flying pig‎, 02-01-2013 09:02 AM
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    converting, desporterizing, mk1 or 3, no4, repro, status
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    flying pig
    05-13-2013, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  3. Need some good advice.

    Hi, I need some advice about a machine gun that is registered in my dads name (in 1966). I have discovered that it's value is somewhere between $...

    Started by GDub74‎, 05-09-2013 11:31 AM
    advice, good
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    05-10-2013, 01:08 PM Go to last post

  4. Help with damaged ishapore stock

    I would appreciate your opinions on the following damaged stock problem I have. I recently bought a stock online for a future SMLE restoration...

    Started by Kiwi‎, 04-30-2013 07:23 AM
    damaged, ishapore, stock 14 Attachment(s)
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    Salt Flat
    05-03-2013, 10:50 PM Go to last post

  5. Rust Removal

    Just picked up a Polish Mosin Sniper and aside from a cracked wrist in need of repair, when I took it apart it does have some surface rust to barrel...

    Started by tower06‎, 03-20-2013 08:46 AM
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    removal, rust
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    CrossedCannons
    04-28-2013, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  6. 1941 Swedish Mauser needs a LOT of help

    I was given a 1941 Swedish Mauser today that has been sitting in a wet environment for months. The action does not look too bad but the trigger does...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-14-2013 05:25 PM
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    1941, lot, mauser, swedish 2 Attachment(s)
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    Aragorn243
    04-22-2013, 09:06 PM Go to last post

  7. Mauser 1895 Chilean Restoration Project

    I own a 1895 Chilean Mauser which is in great shape and a good shooting rifle. I decided today to break it down and clean the metal and gently sand...

    Started by clintdaniel‎, 04-07-2013 07:21 PM
    1895, chilean, mauser, project, restoration 10 Attachment(s)
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    clintdaniel
    04-21-2013, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  8. Parker Hale 300 Win Magnum, refurbed

    Hi folks, this isn't something too common in my shop, but a Parker Hale chambered in 300 WSM ended up here. It needed a new butt pad and...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-20-2013 10:04 AM
    300, hale, magnum, parker, refurbed, win
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    paulseamus
    04-21-2013, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  9. Mauser 71/84 restoration

    I'm waiting for delivery of my 71/84 Mauser. I'm restoring this and any suggestions, ie derusting, bluing etc. ?

    Started by kanterj‎, 04-15-2013 07:40 PM
    71 or 84, mauser, restoration
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    Aragorn243
    04-18-2013, 07:24 AM Go to last post

  10. 2 New Projects

    I've had an idea in my head to build myself a full bore target rifle stock for a while now. About a year ago, before my last employer wound up the...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 02-26-2013 05:36 AM
    projects 31 Attachment(s)
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    Maple_Leaf_Eh
    04-15-2013, 08:29 PM Go to last post

  11. Best wood for recoil lugs

    The whole recoil lug section of my No. 1 Mk 3 has disintegrated ,again. It went some years ago due to ,I suspect,oil soakage. When I stripped it...

    Started by Smellysniper‎, 04-02-2013 12:59 PM
    lugs, recoil, wood
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    Rumpelhardt
    04-13-2013, 06:27 PM Go to last post

  12. The Long Branch that came with the Swede

    As promised, the after photos of the Long Branch. This was more an extensive cleaning than anything else and after taking it out into the sunlight...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-19-2013 04:51 PM
    branch, long, swede
    • Replies: 8
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    Aragorn243
    04-13-2013, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  13. FINISHED IT.... So I had this spare No4 action, and a Jungle carbine barrel...

    Hey folks, for the past few weeks, I've been working on this one on and off. Before the holidays, I bought a parts lot; in there was a decent...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-03-2013 09:19 PM
    action, barrel, carbine, finished, jungle, no4, spare
    • Replies: 7
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    Patrick Chadwick
    04-08-2013, 08:56 PM Go to last post

  14. Re-doing a stock, need some help!

    Been lurking around here for quite a while enjoying everyone's projects and I finally decided its time to clean up one of my guns. I picked up No 4...

    Started by Downwind‎, 03-17-2013 03:02 PM
    redoing, stock 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
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    Downwind
    04-07-2013, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  15. Rebuild of 1916 Lithgow after bubba and neglect

    I recently picked this rifle up after months of looking at it sitting forelorn in a local shop. Bubba had cut the stock years ago but not any metal,...

    Started by mtbikerwvu‎, 03-23-2013 11:26 AM
    1916, bubba, lithgow, neglect, rebuild
    • Replies: 4
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    louthepou
    04-03-2013, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  16. Fitting an unissued stock on a No.4 MK1

    I have a 1942 Savage No.4 MK1 303 that a previous owner had sporterized, complete with scope and hacked stock. I purchased an unissued stock set for...

    Started by ksdaddy‎, 03-26-2013 01:41 PM
    fitting, mk1, no4, stock, unissued
    • Replies: 4
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    jessebogan
    03-27-2013, 01:17 PM Go to last post

  17. Rebarrel a Mosin Nagant

    Anyone have a gunsmith identified t hat can pull off an old barrel from a Mosin PU sniper rifle without destroying receiver (chewing it up too) and...

    Started by milprileb‎, 10-20-2012 09:39 AM
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    mosin, nagant, rebarrel
    • Replies: 14
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    mbogo3
    03-24-2013, 04:54 AM Go to last post

  18. Long Branch No.4 Mark 1* Project

    I stumbled into your lovely haven looking for information on the current 1945 Long Branch Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1* I'm attempting to restore to stock. ...

    Started by PJS‎, 03-21-2013 12:03 AM
    branch, long, mark, no4, project
    • Replies: 2
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    PJS
    03-21-2013, 04:03 PM Go to last post

  19. Restoration Project of a Lifetime (so far), Pt.2.

    Well, I spent much of yesterday continuing from where I left off on the 1916 EFD Mk3* aldis H&H SMLE sniper. The rear base was already on & yesterday...

    Started by Roger Payne‎, 03-10-2013 10:34 AM
    lifetime, project, pt2, restoration 12 Attachment(s)
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    Roger Payne
    03-20-2013, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  20. Need some #5 Enfield parts help

    I just got around to joining this site and figured this would be the place to ask for some help. I am in the final stages of a jungle carbie rebuild...

    Started by firebyprolong‎, 03-13-2013 01:42 AM
    enfield, parts 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 217
    Peter Laidler
    03-19-2013, 05:44 AM Go to last post
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