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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. 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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  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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    Badger
    12-09-2010, 08:09 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
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    FlightRN
    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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    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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    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

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    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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    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 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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  1. Extreme Linseeding

    G'day there, just an idea I had a little while ago to get linseed back into really dried up old stocks. I was thinking that rather than applying...

    Started by nijalninja‎, 02-13-2019 04:32 AM
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    extreme, linseeding 2 Attachment(s)
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    Bruce_in_Oz
    10-17-2019, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  2. 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
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    acp, enfield, lee, no4 2 Attachment(s)
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    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    06-27-2012, 05:37 PM Go to last post

  3. Moved: Carcano M38 Short Rifle-Lots of Pictures

    Started by mdrim13‎, 07-06-2011 12:57 AM
    carcano, m38, pictures, riflelots, short
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    mdrim13
    03-18-2012, 12:15 AM Go to last post

  4. no 4 mk1 restoration

    is there any source for new furniture for a no4 mk1 ?

    Started by olskool‎, 07-02-2016 04:53 PM
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    mk1, restoration
    • Replies: 29
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    Bruce_in_Oz
    08-11-2016, 01:06 AM Go to last post

  5. 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
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    762, build 24 Attachment(s)
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    Ian
    10-03-2012, 02:09 AM Go to last post

  6. Perma Blue

    Hi fellows I want restore my Deactivated Bren MK1 like mrclark work https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=29784 but in my country only found...

    Started by Luis Bren‎, 08-01-2017 12:23 PM
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    blue, perma
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    Luis Bren
    12-03-2017, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  7. 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

  8. Repairing "The matchstick stock"

    This stock was damaged by the shipper, disgraceful. It takes a lot to do this much damage. If the owner likes to reveal himself that'd be fine I just...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 04-09-2016 10:48 AM
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    repairing, the matchstick stock 18 Attachment(s)
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    mmppres
    08-25-2016, 07:53 PM Go to last post

  9. Restoring a No1 Mk3

    Hello everyone! :wave: I have a project that I may need help with; it is a 1944 MA Lithgow SMLE sporter that has been brutally treated (someone...

    Started by RaunchyRifles‎, 08-06-2016 06:54 PM
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    mk3, no1, restoring
    • Replies: 26
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    browningautorifle
    10-06-2016, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  10. Opinions on What Direction to Take This Colt Lightning In

    So this was found in my sister and brother in laws barn when they moved in last year. It's a Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle, small frame 22...

    Started by oldfoneguy‎, 08-29-2023 01:34 PM
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    13 Attachment(s)
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    oldfoneguy
    09-26-2023, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  11. Molly the MLE Restoration

    G'day there. About two weeks ago I decided on my next restoration project: A 1902 I* Long Lee Enfield that has been christened Molly. I bought the...

    Started by nijalninja‎, 03-03-2018 05:12 AM
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    mle, molly, restoration 23 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
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    Roy
    10-08-2018, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  12. Siamese Contract SMLE Restoration

    So, this resto will actually comprise of 2 firearms, the donor firearm that is providing most of the woodwork and several of the screws, as well as...

    Started by BushyFromOz‎, 03-14-2017 09:15 PM
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    contract, restoration, siamese, smle
    • Replies: 24
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    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    03-23-2017, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  13. 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

  14. cleaning up greasy wood...101

    iv seen a few posts lately on how to strip wood finish, or remove grease dirt and grime from military stocks. today is stock day in my shop, so...

    Started by Chuckindenver‎, 03-23-2009 08:33 PM
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    cleaning, greasy, wood101 1 Attachment(s)
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    Aragorn243
    04-01-2011, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  15. Steyr M95M Restoration

    I picked this up reasonably at my local gun auction today. Had hoped to get it for a little less but got carried away. Bore has strong rifling but...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 05-07-2016 10:32 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    m95m, restoration, steyr
    • Replies: 23
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    Aragorn243
    06-23-2016, 07:35 PM Go to last post

  16. Mk 111 restoration project (first post)

    Hi Happy New Year to one and all. This my first post and some information about myself. Draughtsman, Petro chem ,Mechanical engineering...

    Started by PARCHMENT‎, 01-01-2016 02:58 PM
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    111, post, project, restoration 6 Attachment(s)
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    nagamitsu
    03-11-2016, 03:31 AM Go to last post

  17. At the risk of "boring" you all...

    ... here is another mystery object. I am starting with a photo of the bore, and will add details piece by piece until someone guesses correctly! ...

    Started by Patrick Chadwick‎, 10-08-2015 09:43 AM
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    allclue, boring, no1, risk 16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
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    WarPig1976
    10-14-2015, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  18. How desperate are you to fix this SMLE front handguard?

    "So, how desperate are you to fix this SMLE front handguard?" Me: "This much"

    Started by louthepou‎, 12-16-2018 05:42 PM
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    desperate, fix, front, handguard, smle
    • Replies: 23
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    eggwelder
    02-03-2019, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  19. Jungle Carbine Bayonet Repair

    Picked these up at the War and Peace show, as can be seen one was short of the muzzle ring and the press stud and Locking bolt, I,ve made two sets...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 10-02-2012 07:00 PM
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    bayonet, carbine, jungle, repair
    • Replies: 23
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    Peter Laidler
    10-19-2012, 05:55 AM Go to last post

  20. Carved Initials in Stock Grip

    I found and purchased a really nice Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 stock that still has the steel buttplate. The only issue with it is that one of the...

    Started by usabaker‎, 09-25-2019 11:26 AM
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    carved, grip, initials, stock 16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
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    usabaker
    10-11-2019, 02:11 AM Go to last post
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