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Forum: The Restorer's Corner

Forum for the discussion of restoration and refinishing techniques of military surplus arms from all countries

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  1. Sticky Thread Argentino M1879 Rolling Block. Is it worth restoring?

    A friend at work has offered me this rifle for “cheap”. He helped somebody clean out a wet moldy basement and salvaged it from the trash. I’m...

    Started by killforfood‎, 11-08-2010 09:07 PM
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  2. 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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  3. 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
    • Replies: 4
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    12-29-2010, 08:29 AM Go to last post
  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...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-09-2009 09:06 AM
    forum, the restorer corner
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  5. 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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  6. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 12:16 PM
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  7. Question Global Thread Help: How do I upload pictures to my posts for storage on milsurps.com?

    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-06-2011 03:38 PM
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  8. Question Global Thread Help: What is good forum etiquette and how do I deal with other members who make me angry?

    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-02-2017 01:32 PM
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    07-25-2021 08:29 PM Go to last post
  9. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

    Started by Badger‎, 08-08-2016 10:35 AM
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  10. Question Global Thread Help: Why am I having a problem uploading pics to attach to my posts?

    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-26-2016 05:25 AM
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  11. Question Global Thread Help: How do I find threads with questions that have never been answered?

    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-26-2016 09:16 AM
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  12. Question Global Thread Help: What is the Advisory Panel Review & Validation Service?

    <center><img src="images/advisory_panel_reviewed_medium.png" alt="This item has been reviewed by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel."><img...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-19-2014 10:18 AM
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  13. Question Global Thread Help: How safe from viruses and hackers am I when using the Milsurps.Com web site?

    Today’s Internet exposes computer users and the web sites they access, to a wide range of malicious pieces of infectious software code, designed to...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-03-2016 07:20 AM
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  14. Question Global Thread Help: How do I use the classifieds system to buy and sell items?

    We understand you may be impatient to get on with placing your advertisement, but we would ask that you please read this post carefully, in order to...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-15-2012 07:16 AM
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  15. Question Global Thread Help: Why are my images from Photobucket, ImageShack etc. copied to milsurps.com?

    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-01-2011 09:52 AM
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  16. Question Global Thread Help: How do I show pics from Photobucket, Flickr, ImageShack etc. on milsurps.com?

    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator cafdfw (Harlan). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-12-2011 12:10 PM
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    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-04-2011 08:34 PM
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  18. Question Global Thread Help: My screen is too dark!! How do I change my colour scheme on the milsurps.com site?

    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-02-2011 12:38 PM
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  1. To restore, or not to restore?

    That is the question. :confused:

    Started by Vincent‎, 01-02-2011 10:53 AM
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    01-17-2011, 05:02 PM Go to last post
  2. 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
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  3. Inglis Chinese Hi-power restoration questions.

    I traded for this pistol & now I need some advice about how to go about restoring it back to how it should be. Chinese contract Inglis hi power...

    Started by mattgunguy‎, 07-25-2021 11:53 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    09-01-2021, 12:06 PM Go to last post
  4. trigger needed

    hi all, need a sterling trigger group, complete preferred thanks

    Started by philb‎, 01-07-2018 05:14 AM
    needed, trigger
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  5. Removing flecks of paint

    I purcheased a rifle that looks like someone left it in a corner while they painted around it .It has many little rounds spots of paint on the metal...

    Started by Mebailj‎, 03-24-2017 10:47 AM
    flecks, paint, removing
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    03-25-2017, 11:48 PM Go to last post
  6. Ishapore 2A1 handguard repair

    I finally found a 2A1 and was so excited I missed the huge chunk missing on the upper hand guard. A few photos before & after repair. Easier than...

    Started by HOOKED ON HISTORY‎, 12-19-2016 06:48 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    12-21-2016, 12:39 PM Go to last post
  7. Slow Rust Bluing Recipe

    HI guys, very long time since I posted I have in my possession a couple of Lithgow SMLE sporters (model 42 and the .410 conversion that were in...

    Started by BushyFromOz‎, 11-30-2016 04:25 AM
    bluing, recipe, rust, slow
    • Replies: 8
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    11-30-2016, 06:33 PM Go to last post
  8. what do i have

    hi i need some help what do these stocks belong too these were with the gunsmith estate that were not tagged

    Started by mmppres‎, 03-20-2014 01:53 PM
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    03-20-2014, 08:30 PM Go to last post
  9. FN 1903 Browning - Before and After

    Some before and after pics of an FN 1903 Browning restoration.

    Started by cwbuff‎, 06-13-2013 07:57 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    06-22-2013, 03:54 AM Go to last post
  10. 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
    • Replies: 8
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    04-21-2013, 05:15 PM Go to last post
  11. 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: 8
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    09-12-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post
  12. Restored my No.4 MKI* 1943

    Hello all, now i have restored my last LE. It was in bad condition oil soaked stock , rust on the barrel and a shrinked wood . I cleaned the wood...

    Started by gunner‎, 08-14-2009 03:07 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    08-15-2009, 06:33 AM Go to last post
  13. Restoration project of a lifetime (so far)......

    I'm currently slowly rebuilding a SMLE sniper of 1916 vintage that was originally fitted out with an Aldis scope with Holland & Holland mounts. As...

    Started by Roger Payne‎, 02-28-2013 05:57 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    03-02-2013, 07:19 AM Go to last post
  14. Restoration of an 1886M93 Lebel

    So I FINALLY (after 10 years of looking) picked up a decent 1886 Lebel. It has a few issues, but these are so rare in non-relic condition (see the...

    Started by Claven2‎, 02-07-2012 08:01 AM
    lebel, restoration
    • Replies: 8
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    08-26-2013, 03:08 PM Go to last post
  15. Repairs on a Polish Mosin-Nagant M44, pictures and story

    Hi everyone, Recently, I decided to work on a Mosin-Nagant M44 I have had for about two years. A cracked and missing piece of the stock was...

    Started by louthepou‎, 02-18-2009 07:30 PM
    m44, mosinnagant, pictures, polish, repairs, story
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 16,472
    12-15-2009, 04:14 PM Go to last post
  16. Smile Ross Rifle

    New member. Have found a lot of real good advise and good amount of information on this site. I have a M-10 Ross that has been sporterized. It has...

    Started by oldhound‎, 02-24-2009 09:31 PM
    rifle, ross
    • Replies: 8
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    03-08-2009, 09:19 PM Go to last post
  17. Restoring My Poor Lithgow..

    Well i finally got around to pulling my lithgow apart to get rid of all the varnish and other gunk the previous owner applied, as well as removing...

    Started by smash1911‎, 03-20-2009 11:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    05-30-2009, 10:17 AM Go to last post
  18. Question De-bubba'ing fore ends

    Anybody had any success splicing a new front on their sporterized rifles? I've a beauty of a 1913 vintage '03 that has had the forend removed forward...

    Started by jmoore‎, 07-29-2009 03:04 AM
    debubbaing, ends, fore
    • Replies: 8
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    09-18-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post
  19. A pair of Lee Enfield; SMLE, and No4Mk2 sporter (Whitworth)

    Finished a couple of refurb jobs recently. One is a 1917 SMLE; pretty typical refurb; slight colour difference between the butt / rear handguard and...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-02-2010 07:02 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    04-04-2010, 03:39 PM Go to last post
  20. 1895 6mm Lee Navy: Help Needed

    I am restoring a 1895 Lee Navy rifle and need detailed measurements to have a handguard made for it. Having not examined one in over fifty years, I...

    Started by AGB-1‎, 09-02-2009 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,495
    10-06-2009, 09:20 AM Go to last post

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