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Forum: The Restorer's Corner

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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  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
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    enfield tech, mkv, no1, part, restoration, smle
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    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
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    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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  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
  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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    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
  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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    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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  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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  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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  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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  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
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  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. Jungle Carbine "Replica"

    Hi folks, Well it's been a while since I last posted here, it's been a rough year. But things are settling down, so I can take some time to do...

    Started by louthepou‎, 12-30-2010 07:04 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 12,838
    01-02-2011, 10:17 AM Go to last post
  2. byf 43 Kar98k

    I saw this on Gunbroker last month. The story was "Uncle Elmer brought rifle back from WW11, after his death Mrs Elmer had boyfriend put gun in...

    Started by Milsurp Collector‎, 01-22-2009 12:27 PM
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    byf, kar98k
    • Replies: 13
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    01-02-2011, 09:45 AM Go to last post
  3. Shotgun Restoration

    I recently acquired this shotgun from a friend for the princely sum of Zero. He knows how much I enjoy firearms and figured he would just give me...

    Started by killforfood‎, 12-08-2010 02:35 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    restoration, shotgun
    • Replies: 17
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    12-25-2010, 07:26 AM Go to last post
  4. Garand Stock Care

    Hi All, I have a Garand with what looks to be a replacement stock. The wood seems really dried out to me. Is there a treatment (or oil) I can use...

    Started by ultraseven‎, 11-07-2010 12:11 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,522
    12-11-2010, 11:08 PM Go to last post
  5. Post Hatcher's Notebook

    Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-30-2010 11:58 AM
    hatcher, notebook
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,113
    11-30-2010, 11:58 AM Go to last post
  6. Winchester Garand Gas Cylinder refinishing

    Here's my question guys, has anybody come out with a finish that can duplicate the finish that Winchester used on their Gas Cylinders. The one's...

    Started by tdeon221‎, 11-13-2010 02:11 PM
    cylinder, garand, gas, refinishing, winchester
    • Replies: 2
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    11-24-2010, 01:31 PM Go to last post
  7. To Sand or Not to Sand

    I've been here for a while now, shared some of my rifles and my projects, read a lot of info and opinions but still can't say I've seen a definitive...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 10-26-2010 04:54 PM
    sand
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,136
    11-04-2010, 08:44 PM Go to last post
  8. Peculiar No. 4 rifle

    I have a .303 cal. no.4 with a green phosphate finish on all parts, a Long branch marked walnut stock, and a Canadian Mk III backsight. It has no...

    Started by gblacksmith‎, 10-24-2010 01:39 AM
    peculiar, rifle
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,283
    10-25-2010, 12:51 AM Go to last post
  9. Boiled Linseed Oil on stock

    I've been cleaning up my milsurp stocks and then coating them with BLO and they are coming along nicely. I put a coat on a day for about two weeks...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 10-05-2010 10:56 PM
    boiled, linseed, oil, stock
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,708
    10-16-2010, 11:24 AM Go to last post
  10. Refurbed 1917 SSA SMLE No1Mk3*

    Hi folks, Well this year I haven't been restoring as much as usual (a new job and other stuff kept getting in the way)! Still, I found a bit...

    Started by louthepou‎, 10-11-2010 08:02 AM
    1917, no1mk3, refurbed, smle, ssa
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,791
    10-12-2010, 07:43 AM Go to last post
  11. german 8mm m1924 type 2 replacement stock

    Hello iam new and in the process of trying to find a accurate period stock for my 8mm mauser m1924 type 2 and would appriciate any help to find one...

    Started by WFO‎, 09-06-2010 05:25 PM
    8mm, german, m1924, replacement, stock, type
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,994
    09-06-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post
  12. Restoring a Swede M1894/14

    Hello, I have a sporterised Swede 1894/14 that has it's wood cut down and the stock disk scrubbed. I have managed through months of effort to...

    Started by Drachenblut‎, 08-15-2010 10:00 PM
    restoring, swede
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,792
    09-02-2010, 02:58 PM Go to last post
  13. Leather restoration/preservation

    Hi all, I've just bought a very good all be it very dirty Ankara 8mm with the intention of giving it a thorough cleanup, the wood is really nice and...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 07-30-2010 04:04 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 18,434
    08-28-2010, 08:28 PM Go to last post
  14. Mark 1*** backsight leaf slide

    About ten years ago, I bought a Mark 1*** Enfield dated 1906, it had the Irish prefix on the new serial number. Everything was matching,...

    Started by RCS‎, 08-27-2010 09:08 PM
    backsight, leaf, mark, slide
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,948
    08-28-2010, 06:26 AM Go to last post
  15. Restoring Mosin Nagant Stock

    Hello Everyone, I currently have a Mosin Nagant M44 and Mosin Nagant M91/30, both of which have the original shellac removed especially around the...

    Started by npmcarbine43‎, 08-09-2010 09:51 AM
    mosin, nagant, restoring, stock
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,226
    08-15-2010, 03:22 PM Go to last post
  16. Restoration to original configuration of No 5 mk 4 (ish)

    Think this is the right place to be,.. Have a No 5 Mk 4 jungle carbine, that the previous owner put a scope on. I would like to have it retsored...

    Started by smeagain‎, 07-17-2010 01:37 AM
    configuration, ish, original, restoration
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,729
    07-27-2010, 10:13 PM Go to last post
  17. Hardener Substitute for Cerakote

    Hey anyone know what the "Hardener" for Cerakote is made from? Basically long story short, I ran out of Hardener for cerakote and there are a...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 06-06-2010 10:00 PM
    cerakote, hardener, substitute
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 10,137
    07-26-2010, 03:10 PM Go to last post
  18. Good, bad and ugly. Ishapore 2a/2a1.

    Good, Bad and Ugly. Ishapore 2a/2a1. I have decided to dive into the Ishapore 2a and 2a1. The reason for the Ishapore is personal and economic . I...

    Started by 3mctoledo‎, 05-06-2010 12:42 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 28,246
    07-15-2010, 10:02 PM Go to last post
  19. First restoration/ Enfield mk1/2

    This is my first rifle restoration of any sort. I know this is in rough shape but I got it free (minus the bolt) so I figure I'll see what I can do...

    Started by WClark‎, 05-30-2010 10:12 PM
    enfield, mk1 or 2, restoration or
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,210
    07-07-2010, 07:17 PM Go to last post
  20. Restoration of a Swedish M-94 Carbine

    Hello All, I am trying to get my hands on a stock, bands and nosecap to resore my Swedish M-94 Carbine. The wood was bubba'd a long time ago. I...

    Started by Drachenblut‎, 07-05-2010 06:59 PM
    carbine, m94, restoration, swedish
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,049
    07-05-2010, 06:59 PM Go to last post

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