+ Post New Thread
Page 17 of 28 FirstFirst ... 7 15 16 17 18 19 27 ... LastLast
Threads 321 to 340 of 542

Forum: The Restorer's Corner

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

» Sticky Threads

  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
    19 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 19
    argentino, block, m1879, restoring, rolling, worth 172 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 186
    • Views: 252,617
    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
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    enfield tech, mkv, no1, part, restoration, smle
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 86,773
    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
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 33,323
    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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 38,785
    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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 26,673
    Badger
    01-09-2009, 09:06 AM 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
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 428,653
    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
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 545,777
    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
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 258,888
    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
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 259,404
    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
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 275,002
    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
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 292,866
    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
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 610,694
    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
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    23 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 717,709
    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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 257,957
    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
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 455,102
    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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 247,394
    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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 173,372
    Badger
    02-04-2011 08:34 PM Go to last post

  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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 232,138
    Badger
    02-02-2011 12:38 PM Go to last post
» Normal Threads

  1. refurbed No4Mk2, a nice blonde :)

    Here's a No4Mk2 which I got as a sporter, and for which I found really nice furniture; can't wait to try this one at the range!

    Started by louthepou‎, 10-13-2012 08:13 AM
    blonde, nice, no4mk2, refurbed
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,091
    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    10-13-2012, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  2. Using 50/50 BLO and Turpentine

    Im using a 50/50 mix of BLO and Turpentine on a stock. Does the first coat I apply "melt" in with the 2nd coat I apply? Or is the 2nd coat just...

    Started by ptf18‎, 10-04-2012 07:36 AM
    50 or 50, blo, turpentine
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,725
    Johnny Peppers
    10-04-2012, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  3. No 4 7.62 build

    Howdy guys, this ones going to be pretty involved... I've got the bones of the project together, but I still need a 7.62 mag and a 7.62 extractor,...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 01-30-2012 06:04 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    762, build 24 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 21,631
    Ian
    10-03-2012, 02:09 AM Go to last post

  4. Swedish HVA m96 stock finish

    I posted this on some of the other surplus forums and thought I'ld try here. Ive got a REAL Swedish HVA produced m96 FSR rifle that has a damaged...

    Started by ptf18‎, 09-30-2012 10:37 AM
    finish, hva, m96, stock, swedish
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,780
    Patrick Chadwick
    10-03-2012, 02:00 AM Go to last post

  5. Park or park not? how, should, or why you take that finish off??

    Well, how do you get that Park finish off your rifle? Or why would you want to in the first place? Well, lets just say the color match is poor, or...

    Started by HILLBILLY-06‎, 09-02-2012 09:20 AM
    finish, park
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,486
    browningautorifle
    09-06-2012, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  6. Remington Rolling Block- Restoration Possible?

    Greetings from Michigan!:wave: I am not sure if this particular rifle was a "milsurp" itself, but I do know that various models and rifles of this...

    Started by Midmichigun‎, 08-06-2012 12:51 PM
    block, remington, restoration, rolling
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 33,702
    RCS
    08-31-2012, 09:37 AM Go to last post

  7. Any info regarding Stain or dye remover?

    Have an old SMLE No1 Mk111* fore-end that has had dye or stain on some parts looks like it was spilt, dont know what it is was etc, but is really...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 09-14-2011 05:00 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    dye, info, remover, stain
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 12,629
    bigduke6
    08-26-2012, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  8. Hoppe's Solvent to clean Stock on 91/30?

    My friend said he used some sort of Hoppe's solvent to clean the stock of his Mosin. I thought that sounded bad, so I thought I would check here to...

    Started by Rue‎, 08-16-2012 08:06 AM
    91 or 30, clean, hoppe, solvent, stock
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,842
    Johnny Peppers
    08-19-2012, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  9. No.4 Resto questions

    Hey all, I have started my first restoration and had a couple of questions. Firstly when looking at the new buttstock, it seems I have a square...

    Started by D-BOMB‎, 06-03-2012 12:35 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    no4, questions, resto
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,157
    paulseamus
    08-05-2012, 10:01 AM Go to last post

  10. restoring LE Mk I carbine

    Hi,I am trying to restore a lee enfield mkI carbine. Any ideas where to find a forestock,front band,middle band and top handguard?or is this next...

    Started by superbee‎, 03-27-2010 03:59 PM
    carbine, restoring
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 16,276
    bigduke6
    07-29-2012, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  11. Even pellet guns deserve a bit of love.

    Hi folks, A local fellow contacted me recently and asked me if I was willing to refurb a pellet gun that was given to his son. I can't say no,...

    Started by louthepou‎, 06-27-2012 05:11 PM
    bit, deserve, guns, love, pellet
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,932
    Rumpelhardt
    07-18-2012, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  12. A No4 Lee Enfield in 45 acp :)

    Hi folks, Thought I'd share this here. A guy in Canada made a run of barrels for the No4 action, chambered in .45ACP, and ordered magazine...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-04-2012 06:53 PM
    4 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 4
    acp, enfield, lee, no4 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 31,874
    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    06-27-2012, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  13. Help !- Need help in restoring a 1944 Maltby Lee Enfield NO.4 Mk1* missing some parts

    Hey Everbody, I recently purchased a 1944 Maltby Enfield No.4 Mk1* missing some parts ie. the Front site protector. and also some components on...

    Started by bapsdds‎, 06-22-2012 05:02 PM
    1944, enfield, lee, maltby, missing, mk1, no4, parts, restoring 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,831
    muffett.2008
    06-22-2012, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  14. Enfield Carbine (saving what was left)

    Just got my Enfields back from the machine shop. These are Ishapore that were cut down. Thought I would make a pair of carbines to use .32 ACP and...

    Started by 3mctoledo‎, 06-20-2012 05:44 PM
    carbine, enfield, left, saving 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,849
    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    06-20-2012, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  15. 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
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,548
    Aragorn243
    06-15-2012, 09:05 PM Go to last post

  16. No4 Mk1* Restoration Questions

    Ya'll probably get this alot, I want to restore my 1943 Long Branch No4 Mk1* back to as close as original configuration as I can. Obviously as you...

    Started by big_blue79‎, 06-12-2012 07:17 PM
    mk1, no4, questions, restoration
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,831
    big_blue79
    06-13-2012, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  17. like to restore 1915 Lithgow - need your help

    I need your help to restore a 1915 Lithgow Lee Enfield. I don't know how to post pictures. So please feel free to help me with that. I need help in...

    Started by bear2003‎, 05-18-2012 10:00 PM
    1915, lithgow, restore
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,453
    Badger
    05-19-2012, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  18. A simple de-sporterized No4 Lee Enfield

    Hi folks, Recently finished this one. I was out of No4Mk1 forends so I used a Mk2 which I modified to fit. Lou

    Started by louthepou‎, 05-17-2012 05:57 AM
    desporterized, enfield, lee, no4, simple
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,924
    louthepou
    05-18-2012, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  19. Another one de-sporterized (SMLE No1Mk3*)

    Just finished de-sporterizing this one. Can't wait to try her at the range; the bore is one of the nicest I have in terms of No1Mk3*.

    Started by louthepou‎, 10-02-2011 10:31 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    desporterized, no1mk3, smle
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,511
    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    05-03-2012, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  20. New fixer-upper 1891 Carcano Cavalry Carbine

    Found this yesterday and asked some advice on the advice forum and ended up picking it up today. Local gun shop find. Original price $249.95...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-26-2011 02:45 PM
    5 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 5
    1891, carbine, carcano, cavalry, fixerupper
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 61,652
    Aragorn243
    04-22-2012, 09:51 PM Go to last post
+ Post New Thread
Page 17 of 28 FirstFirst ... 7 15 16 17 18 19 27 ... LastLast

Forum Information and Options

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules & Site User Agreement

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:53 PM.
Powered by vBulletin™
Copyright © 2025 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
Username Changing provided by Username Change (Free) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Thread / Post Bookmarks provided by Thread / Post Bookmarking (Free) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright ©2006 - 2024 by MILSURPS.COM - All Rights Reserved
Your IP Address: 216.73.216.209  |  OS: unknown  |  Browser: Mozilla 5.0