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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. 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

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

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

  4. 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

  5. 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
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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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    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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  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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    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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    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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  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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    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...

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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...

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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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    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...

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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...

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

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» Normal Threads

  1. preserving my 1902-16 Indochinois Berthier

    Hey all. In response to one of my older posts I decided to try and help preserve this piece of history in my collection. A little of the backstory:...

    Started by burb1989‎, 07-23-2014 08:50 PM
    berthier, indochinois, preserving 7 Attachment(s)
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    Aragorn243
    07-28-2014, 09:58 PM Go to last post

  2. Ross Fore end splice

    Hey guys, thought I would post photos of a fore end extension install I recently did for a member over at CGN. I built a jig on my lathe to drill the...

    Started by flying pig‎, 07-19-2014 01:46 AM
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    end, fore, ross, splice
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    tbonesmith
    07-27-2014, 06:10 AM Go to last post

  3. De-sporterizing a No.1 Mk.3 Lithgow, have a question.

    Is it necessary to have the stock bolt plate and the two copper shim plates installed in the lower fore stock on a No.1 Mk.3 enfield? I'm de...

    Started by Cb750k‎, 05-24-2014 05:07 PM
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    desporterizing, lithgow, mk3, no1, question
    • Replies: 10
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    Cb750k
    07-24-2014, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  4. Rust and Blue Remover?

    I have used Birchwood Casey Rust and Blue Remover for a long time to remove rust and old parked finishes on smaller parts. But I haven't used it on...

    Started by islandhopper‎, 12-09-2009 10:46 AM
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    blue, remover, rust 2 Attachment(s)
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    Badger
    07-12-2014, 06:55 AM Go to last post

  5. L42 Replica

    Anyone from the Lee Enfield section will be aware that I am creating a replica L42 from a 7.62 No4. To date I have mostly been asking questions and...

    Started by xa-coupe‎, 01-16-2011 05:07 AM
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    l42, replica 7 Attachment(s)
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    xa-coupe
    06-20-2014, 03:46 AM Go to last post

  6. 2 inch mortar firing lever drawings

    I have a deactivated 2 inch mortar but has no firing lever. I have looked and asked about with no joy, so now I have decided to make a copy. Does any...

    Started by Topfmine‎, 05-01-2014 07:41 AM
    drawings, firing, inch, lever, mortar
    • Replies: 4
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    Topfmine
    05-03-2014, 03:07 PM Go to last post

  7. restore PEM

    I have a pristine round receiver 91/30 ex sniper with the filled in holes for a side mount. The bolt is being turned down now. I found a Ukranian...

    Started by BountyHunter‎, 04-09-2014 01:38 PM
    pem, restore
    • Replies: 6
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    Claven2
    04-20-2014, 07:02 PM Go to last post

  8. Help restoring a few rifles? Mauser 98k and Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk I* and Mosin Nagant

    I have a few old milsurps that have been tampered with and I'd like to ask what should be done. The first is a bzn 41 german k98, the only issue...

    Started by ct241‎, 04-14-2014 12:04 PM
    98k, enfield, lee, mauser, mosin, nagant, restoring, rifles
    • Replies: 5
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    Patrick Chadwick
    04-15-2014, 05:21 PM Go to last post

  9. A desporterized 1916 LSA No1Mk3 (no star) :)

    Hi folks, Finally took the time to do something which I, surprisingly enough, seldom do - refurb a rifle for myself. Last year, I went to see...

    Started by louthepou‎, 03-17-2014 05:04 PM
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    1916, desporterized, lsa, no1mk3, star
    • Replies: 10
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    JerryEAL
    04-10-2014, 11:55 PM Go to last post

  10. Did i do good guy's an whats my next step.

    Hi guys need some info on this enfield No1 Mk3 i traded a guy a living room set for it. The rifle was totaly sticky with grease an dirt. I took it...

    Started by mmppres‎, 04-08-2014 07:21 PM
    good, guy, step
    • Replies: 2
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    mmppres
    04-08-2014, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  11. A different route of restoration, too far gone, but I liked it anyway.

    Well six months after I started this one's transformation I'm finally satisfied with it. Don't know why I liked this rifle so much, guess it just...

    Started by flying pig‎, 02-19-2014 11:01 PM
    restoration, route
    • Replies: 5
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    browningautorifle
    03-24-2014, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  12. 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
    • Replies: 8
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    mmppres
    03-20-2014, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  13. Making Cleaning Rods

    I did this for a Chinese Hanyang and figured I'd pass on the how to if anyone else is interested in making the attempt. Local hardware store sells...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-09-2014 05:47 PM
    cleaning, making, rods
    • Replies: 0
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    Aragorn243
    03-09-2014, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  14. Buttplate swap - Lee Metford/Enfield MLM/MLE for LEC1 Carbine

    I am restoring a Lee Enfield LEC1 carbine and need a buttplate - which I cannot find. The curvature and screw locations of an SMLE buttplate are...

    Started by Bluenoser‎, 02-13-2014 10:41 AM
    buttplate, carbine, lec1, lee, metford or enfield, mlm or mle, swap 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Bluenoser
    02-28-2014, 10:36 AM Go to last post

  15. Lithgow HT Restoration Complete

    This week I completed the restoration of a Lithgow HT. It was a disaster when I bought it, but I've brought it back as far as possible and practical....

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 10-15-2009 04:39 AM
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    complete, lithgow, restoration 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
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    flying pig
    02-28-2014, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  16. Original finish on arisaka's type 99's

    Does anyone have any idea what they used on the type 99 arisakas in ww2 japan on the stocks? I am thinking blo, but not sure and want to restore a...

    Started by mil-surp60‎, 11-06-2013 10:43 AM
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    1 2
    arisaka, finish, original, type
    • Replies: 12
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    Bruce_in_Oz
    02-27-2014, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  17. So, I desporterized this NRF No1Mk3*...

    A few months ago, I acquired a sporter No1MK3*, which bears the not-too-common "NRF" mark. Granted, it's not pristine - some minor specks of rust,...

    Started by louthepou‎, 12-16-2013 03:38 PM
    desporterized, no1mk3, nrf
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,842
    Patrick Chadwick
    02-15-2014, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  18. What to use in ultrasonic cleaner?

    I just got a small, inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner. The instructions say use water. It doesn't seem to remove the old finish. What is a fluid that...

    Started by kanterj‎, 12-18-2013 03:44 PM
    cleaner, ultrasonic 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    303tom
    02-14-2014, 10:22 AM Go to last post

  19. Fitting Enfield Cheek Rest

    Can any of you kind gentlemen give me some pointers on fitting a cheek rest? The radius of the cheek rest is too small for the butt stock. What...

    Started by Vincent‎, 02-09-2014 06:59 PM
    cheek, enfield, fitting, rest
    • Replies: 6
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    Vincent
    02-14-2014, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  20. Restored 1944 Long Branch Lee Enfield

    Before After adding many Long Branch correct parts and wood ...

    Started by CODFan‎, 02-08-2014 08:09 PM
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    1944, branch, enfield, lee, long, restored
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,882
    louthepou
    02-13-2014, 09:17 PM Go to last post
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