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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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  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

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    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...

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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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    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...

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

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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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» Normal Threads

  1. Need a hole in a receiver filled

    I bought a Remington 40X with a benchrest style bolt stop on it. Someone drilled out the rear hole for the rear sight base to about 9/64" and...

    Started by pastprime‎, 02-09-2014 06:30 PM
    filled, hole, receiver
    • Replies: 0
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    pastprime
    02-09-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  2. Restoring sanded stocks?

    Hello all. Situation I know we have all ran into. Recently, got hold of an early Inland M1 carbine, with the original I cut stock. Someone had in the...

    Started by Volvo245‎, 01-23-2014 11:02 AM
    restoring, sanded, stocks
    • Replies: 9
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    Gil Boyd
    02-04-2014, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  3. Monkey Business

    Before: After:

    Started by Patrick Chadwick‎, 01-07-2014 03:07 PM
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    business, monkey 12 Attachment(s)
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    us019255
    02-04-2014, 12:46 PM Go to last post

  4. Restoration Project An Israeli, Model 1930 Type .22

    I have been gathering parts for an Israeli, Model 1930 Type .22 for the past few months, its nearing completion. Thanks to some members who have...

    Started by Albayo‎, 11-08-2013 09:35 PM
    1930, israeli, model, project, restoration, type
    • Replies: 2
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    Patrick Chadwick
    01-27-2014, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  5. Bluing rust?

    I bought an all original Remington 1903A3,that had sat in a barn for quite awhile, before summer began.. Many of the blue'd parts, mainly the trigger...

    Started by garrettbragg12‎, 12-02-2013 10:49 PM
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    bluing, rust 1 Attachment(s)
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    Chuckindenver
    01-08-2014, 11:38 AM Go to last post

  6. 1918 NRF No1 MkIII*

    Completed this one last month after a years work: 1918 NRF No1 MkIII* rebuilt postwar in 1953 at BSA using a BSA commercial barrel. This thing...

    Started by flying pig‎, 10-23-2013 12:39 PM
    1918, mkiii, no1, nrf
    • Replies: 6
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    louthepou
    12-16-2013, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  7. Any way to "enhance" the remaining finish on blued m1911?

    I have a 1917 m1911 with some remaining original finish on it. I would like to know if there is anyway to make what bluing is left on the piece...

    Started by 2AD_Vet‎, 12-05-2013 02:39 PM
    blued, enhance, finish, m1911, remaining
    • Replies: 1
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    WarPig1976
    12-05-2013, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  8. longbranch sniper build with modern scope. the purists are screaming..........

    ok.... this was the first enfield i ever bought, payed 250 at a pawn shop. little did i know at the time it would launch my love of enfields. ...

    Started by mrbungle‎, 08-25-2013 10:57 AM
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    build, longbranch, modern, purists, scope, screaming, sniper 6 Attachment(s)
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    tbonesmith
    12-02-2013, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  9. I'm deporting a 1867 Swede rolling block

    Where can I get the missing fore end pieces that are missing. I would like to restore it to its military form.

    Started by kanterj‎, 11-25-2013 07:18 PM
    1867, block, deporting, rolling, swede 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    kanterj
    11-25-2013, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  10. Woodwork issues with a NZ old soldier.

    Recently purchased a NZ marked 1918 RSAF Enfield ShtLe III* that's all matching, but it has a one of the 'ears' of the front handguard which has...

    Started by Kiwi‎, 11-13-2013 03:49 AM
    issues, soldier, woodwork 6 Attachment(s)
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    Peter Laidler
    11-13-2013, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  11. Draws on a no4, wood choices.

    I have a small piece of maple, which I think gets used for wooden mallets? and a piece of ash, both seem rock hard. Which woud be the choice for new...

    Started by ssj‎, 08-22-2013 07:45 PM
    choices, draws, no4, wood
    • Replies: 8
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    tbonesmith
    09-23-2013, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  12. Oil Blackening

    I thought I read an article on this forum on Oil Blackening, but I cannot find it. Does anyone know how to find it or how to do it the proper...

    Started by scharfschutzen63‎, 09-01-2013 04:53 PM
    blackening, oil
    • Replies: 4
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    ssj
    09-12-2013, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  13. 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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    ssj
    09-12-2013, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  14. Stock Repair? Anyone?

    Does anyone on this forum do mail-in stock work? I have a beautiful M1 Garand USGI stock that I am doing more damage than good to when it comes to...

    Started by garrettbragg12‎, 09-10-2013 01:28 AM
    repair, stock
    • Replies: 2
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    WarPig1976
    09-10-2013, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  15. 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
    • Replies: 9
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    aussiebob
    09-10-2013, 08:08 AM Go to last post

  16. What to use for dried out leather?

    This isn't a military article but I need some help. I have my Grandfathers Harley Davidson kidney belt from the early 30's. They were used to hold...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 08-01-2013 06:13 AM
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    dried, leather
    • Replies: 24
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    gsimmons
    08-26-2013, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  17. 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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    Beartail Firearms
    08-26-2013, 03:08 PM Go to last post

  18. Using electrolysis to remove rust from blued item?

    I have a 1960 ROF Fazakerley made L2A1 magazine that I would like to remove some exterior rust patches from. Could someone confirm what type of...

    Started by peregrinvs‎, 08-13-2013 05:23 PM
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    blued, electrolysis, item, remove, rust 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
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    peregrinvs
    08-25-2013, 05:07 PM Go to last post

  19. 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)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 16,343
    paulpanagi
    08-03-2013, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  20. Restoring a No4 Mk1 - Your opinions please!

    I picked up a sporter job No4 Mk1 at a pawn shop a few years ago to restore because no metal parts were touched and the bore is pristine. While at a...

    Started by 119er‎, 06-05-2013 01:51 PM
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    1 2
    mk1, no4, opinions, restoring
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,977
    Mike 56
    08-02-2013, 10:34 PM Go to last post
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