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

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  1. 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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    jmoore
    12-29-2010, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  2. 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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    Badger
    12-09-2010, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  3. 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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    Badger
    01-09-2009, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  4. 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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    Kfedick
    01-31-2016, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  5. 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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    argentino, block, m1879, restoring, rolling, worth 172 Attachment(s)
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    Patrick Chadwick
    02-11-2022, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  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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    FlightRN
    01-14-2022 08:48 PM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
    11-20-2021 04:50 AM Go to last post

  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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    ssgross
    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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    AlexRod85
    07-19-2021 05:12 PM Go to last post

  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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    AlexRod85
    07-19-2021 05:05 PM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
    03-28-2020 06:39 AM Go to last post

  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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    Mrshimm
    02-06-2020 10:23 AM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
    12-07-2018 03:55 PM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
    11-15-2012 07:16 AM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
    03-03-2011 02:21 PM Go to last post

  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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    Badger
    02-12-2011 12:10 PM Go to last post

  17. Question Global Thread Help: Can I access the milsurps.com site from dial-up, cell phone, iPhone or Blackberry?

    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 steam or to boil. That is my question.

    Hello All, I have managed to accumulate a bit of a pile of milsurp and other old pistols. I can’t resist an old .32. I think some of them Willkie...

    Started by gonzogeezer‎, 09-15-2021 05:16 PM
    boil, question, steam 1 Attachment(s)
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    ssgross
    10-04-2021, 10:43 PM Go to last post

  2. No.1 Mk.3 Cardinal Sin?

    The barrel of my rifle lies in the center of the forearm until I press home the nosecap. Then it (the barrel) is pressed to the right side (when...

    Started by greggordon52‎, 02-08-2021 03:52 PM
    cardinal, mk3, no1, sin 5 Attachment(s)
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    greggordon52
    02-10-2021, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  3. Cleanin A Stock - What Do You Use?

    Hi all, so what do you folks use to clean up a dirty stock without taking off the original finish? Any tips or instructions would be great! ...

    Started by gregw‎, 05-19-2012 01:57 AM
    cleanin, stock
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    Aragorn243
    06-15-2012, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  4. 1910 Erfurt K98

    I recently picked up a 1910 Erfurt K98. I must apologise that I did not take enough pre photos (sorry Patrick, Badger et al). I washed the stock and...

    Started by GRF‎, 06-07-2011 11:38 PM
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    1910, erfurt, k98
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    GRF
    07-30-2011, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  5. Desportizing a SMLE and can't find a forestock

    Hi everybody, I've got a bugg. . . Er, a "sportized" Lee Enfield 1940 Lithgow SmLe no.1 mk. 3. I need a new forestock and can't find one. Oh, I...

    Started by Gumsehwah‎, 01-24-2013 12:09 AM
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    desportizing, find, forestock, smle 2 Attachment(s)
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    paulpanagi
    08-03-2013, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  6. For those who likes a Swiss Gewehr 96/11

    Hello, in a former thread i wrote i want to restore a Schmidt-Rubin Gewehr 96/11. Now i am ready with that rifle. Here a few pics. Regards, ...

    Started by gunner‎, 07-10-2009 12:54 PM
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    96 or 11, gewehr, likes, swiss 7 Attachment(s)
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    gunner
    08-12-2009, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  7. Talking Puzzle of restoring a thing

    Hello, here`s a puzzle for all restorers. Today i had to restore a thing. What can it be? No marks on the wood and the few metalparts but a little...

    Started by gunner‎, 07-18-2009 07:19 AM
    puzzle, restoring, thing
    • Replies: 4
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    gunner
    07-24-2009, 08:24 AM Go to last post

  8. To Patrick Chadwick

    Hi Patrick, hope you had a good competition at Alsfeld? Want to say thank you for your advices on the 96/11. It works great, the groups are now in...

    Started by gunner‎, 07-11-2009 03:35 PM
    chadwick, patrick
    • Replies: 2
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    gunner
    07-12-2009, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  9. Restored my LE No.4 MkI* Savage

    Hi, Now i am ready with my restored LE. Its a No4 MkI* from 1942 made by Savage, only 2 parts didn`t match. The rearsight and the buttplate. I`ve...

    Started by gunner‎, 07-07-2009 03:11 PM
    mki, no4, restored, savage 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Cruisey
    07-17-2009, 07:13 AM Go to last post

  10. Question of restoring swiss rifles

    Hello to all, I`ve got a question for restoring the wood of an G 96/11. What did they use on the wood. Sometimes it looked like BLO and sometimes...

    Started by gunner‎, 06-11-2009 04:29 AM
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    question, restoring, rifles, swiss
    • Replies: 13
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    louthepou
    06-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  11. Swiss G 11 Question

    Hello, here are 2 pics of my G11. There are 2 markings for that i didnt find any information. The swiss rifles site has also no answer. One is a...

    Started by gunner‎, 06-18-2009 02:30 PM
    question, swiss
    • Replies: 0
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    gunner
    06-18-2009, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  12. How to make pics of an looong Swiss G 1911

    Hello, today i finished the restoring of my Schmidt-Rubin Gewehr 1911. So i want took a few pics of it. No problem. Take some black cloth for the...

    Started by gunner‎, 06-21-2009 01:01 PM
    1911, looong, make, pics, swiss
    • Replies: 5
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    gunner
    06-22-2009, 01:24 PM Go to last post

  13. 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
    1943, mki, no4, restored 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    gunner
    08-15-2009, 06:33 AM Go to last post

  14. "Thurbal" -Thing to Patrick Chadwick

    Hello Patrick, i dont wanna be annoying but is your Swiss comrade back from holiday ? I`ve looked and couldn`t find out anything about this marking....

    Started by gunner‎, 08-07-2009 03:09 PM
    chadwick, patrick, thing, thurbal
    • Replies: 2
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    gunner
    08-07-2009, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  15. Cleaning up a rusty M82 scope and mount

    I got a group of scopes on auction recently, and while 2 of the 4 are in decent shape, I could use some help and advice on the other two. The main...

    Started by Harlock‎, 12-28-2020 09:54 PM
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    1 2
    cleaning, m82, mount, rusty, scope 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
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    Harlock
    01-10-2021, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  16. Desporterizing a No4 Mk1

    I recently purchased my my first Enfield No4 Mk1 with plans to restore it but unfortunately the barrel has been cut down. The rifle has matching...

    Started by harvey832000‎, 02-26-2015 11:57 AM
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    1 2
    desporterizing, mk1, no4
    • Replies: 11
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    tiriaq
    03-02-2015, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  17. Question about Electrolysis and Wood

    Hi guys, I recently purchased a Swiss 1899 pattern bayonet to compliment my 1911 long rifle, however there is a modest amount of rust on the part...

    Started by Hcompton79‎, 04-26-2018 03:08 PM
    electrolysis, question, wood
    • Replies: 6
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    Sunray
    05-10-2018, 02:34 PM Go to last post

  18. A variation on heat quenching for an aged park appearance.

    I bought a cheap but functioning carbine from a friend. It had been rebuilt with a lot of repro parts, one of which was a shiny black barrel band. ...

    Started by HDSledge‎, 12-14-2016 04:59 PM
    aged, appearance, heat, park, quenching, variation
    • Replies: 0
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    HDSledge
    12-14-2016, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  19. stopping active rust

    i was given a magazine for a SMLE a little while ago. it has a reasonable amount of rust coming up under the bluing. from a little research here...

    Started by henry r‎, 11-07-2015 06:38 AM
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    active, rust, stopping
    • Replies: 16
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    Flying10uk
    01-09-2016, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  20. how do you measure barrel up pressure?

    after wondering for ages how you measure barrel up pressure, i finally searched with the right terms and found the description, "the barrel should...

    Started by henry r‎, 02-18-2016 05:17 AM
    barrel, measure, pressure
    • Replies: 4
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    Patrick Chadwick
    02-25-2016, 05:49 AM Go to last post
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