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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
    1 2 3
    enfield tech, mkv, no1, part, restoration, smle
    • Replies: 24
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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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  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
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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. G43 buttplate HELP!!!!

    Ok all, now that my tears have somewhat dried I will attempt what may be impossible. I have an original G43 butt plate that a friend of mine got a...

    Started by nhetzer‎, 06-11-2010 04:53 PM
    buttplate, g43
    • Replies: 4
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    06-22-2010, 03:51 PM Go to last post
  2. Not milsurp resto per se, but I thought this could be of interest

    Hi everyone, I'm posting this here, simply because this may be of interest to a few of us when it comes to fabricating a wood piece that can't be...

    Started by louthepou‎, 06-14-2010 08:09 AM
    interest, milsurp, resto, thought
    • Replies: 2
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    06-15-2010, 08:33 AM Go to last post
  3. Will black oxide work with JB weld?

    I have a gun that I fixed pitting on it with JB weld and sanding it down. I planned on using a spray on gun finish, but now am thinking of doing...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 05-20-2010 05:46 PM
    black, oxide, weld, work
    • Replies: 9
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    05-24-2010, 11:16 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: K98 receiver inquiery

    Started by maxfogh‎, 05-24-2010 07:15 AM
    inquiery, k98, receiver
    • Replies: -
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    05-24-2010, 06:39 AM Go to last post
  5. "Old formula" Dicropan from Brownell's

    Brownell's changed to their "new formula" Dicropan IM (hot water bluing solution) a few years ago. This is a long shot, but does anyone know what was...

    Started by 339th‎, 05-17-2010 10:54 PM
    brownell, dicropan, old formula
    • Replies: 2
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    05-21-2010, 11:52 PM Go to last post
  6. Stock fix problem

    What is the best way to fix a stock that some numbwitt has scratched his initials into?

    Started by Wulf‎, 05-08-2010 02:07 PM
    fix, problem, stock
    • Replies: 7
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    05-11-2010, 05:00 PM Go to last post
  7. Malcolm scope on a Patt. 1914

    Using my Pattren 1914(IW) am considering building a replica (WWI) sniper rifle. Any thoughts on using the new Wm. Malcolm scope series by...

    Started by lhbh2o‎, 08-17-2009 11:01 AM
    1914, malcolm, patt, scope
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,734
    04-25-2010, 08:48 PM Go to last post
  8. Help restoring my enfield

    hi, i'm new to the forum and i have a serious question. i am restoring my first gun, a MKIII* SMLE which has been, you guessed it sporterized. ...

    Started by beachhead1973‎, 10-11-2007 09:47 AM
    2 Pages
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    enfield, restoring
    • Replies: 16
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    04-25-2010, 07:02 PM Go to last post
  9. GI finishes NOS parts and refinished items

    I have 2 Carbines I am rebuilding/refinishing right now and I keep looking at the NOS parts I am getting from good reliable vendors. I am talking...

    Started by byronroland‎, 04-09-2010 06:27 PM
    finishes, items, nos, parts, refinished
    • Replies: 6
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    04-19-2010, 04:22 PM Go to last post
  10. A pair of Lee Enfield; SMLE, and No4Mk2 sporter (Whitworth)

    Finished a couple of refurb jobs recently. One is a 1917 SMLE; pretty typical refurb; slight colour difference between the butt / rear handguard and...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-02-2010 07:02 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,880
    04-04-2010, 03:39 PM Go to last post
  11. M1911a1

    I recently got a hold of a 1945 manufacture Colt 1911A1. Only problem is that the original sights (along with the finish) have been removed. I've...

    Started by schmellba99‎, 03-30-2010 11:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,469
    03-31-2010, 12:09 AM Go to last post
  12. Help needed cleaning parts for restoration

    Hello, About 6 months ago I picked up this sportered Remington 1903A3 and posted pics here and got some good advise for restoring it. I have since...

    Started by normrp‎, 03-21-2010 09:31 PM
    cleaning, needed, parts, restoration
    • Replies: 7
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    03-28-2010, 05:08 PM Go to last post
  13. Another 03A4 Restoration Project

    It seems I am in the same boat as CALFED. I spending my in CA ten day wait purgatory trying to gather parts etc for this project (SN 3410768). I have...

    Started by Mosby‎, 06-11-2009 10:04 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    03a4, project, restoration
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 17,756
    03-18-2010, 11:54 PM Go to last post
  14. Refurbed No1Mk3*

    Hi everyone, Well it's been a few months since I worked at refurbing a No1Mk3; I have been slowed down by an Enfield P14 and other rifles like...

    Started by louthepou‎, 02-07-2010 07:29 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    no1mk3, refurbed
    • Replies: 10
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    03-08-2010, 02:23 PM Go to last post
  15. Another bedding question

    I was told that center bedding is not recommended for 303 Enfields. I have been following the " Canadian Marksman " bedding the 7.62mm #4 rifle The...

    Started by Black Lab‎, 01-16-2010 02:42 AM
    bedding, question
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,108
    03-03-2010, 02:37 PM Go to last post
  16. Refinishing t99 stock

    Hi all, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I recently aquired a t99 that bubba JR "customized " with silver model paint. I got it...

    Started by lwsiii‎, 05-04-2009 02:34 AM
    refinishing, stock, t99
    • Replies: 6
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    02-12-2010, 05:53 PM Go to last post
  17. repair to a P14 stock...

    Simply posting this, because it's been a while since I got my fingers sticky with epoxy glue :D

    Started by louthepou‎, 12-06-2009 07:29 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 21,915
    01-25-2010, 10:22 PM Go to last post
  18. Refurbed Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine (pics)

    Ok, I've been busy with life (including changing jobs) but still I managed to keep my peace of mind by working on guns a little bit on most evenings...

    Started by louthepou‎, 01-14-2010 09:05 PM
    carbine, enfield, jungle, lee, pics, refurbed
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 20,945
    01-25-2010, 07:15 AM Go to last post
  19. Parts foe lee enfields

    Greeting all. I would like to get a couple really nice lee enfield #4 series, #3 bolt heads in nice shape. And while I'm on a roll here a few of the...

    Started by Frank46‎, 03-01-2009 04:30 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    enfields, foe, lee, parts
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 15,060
    01-16-2010, 02:34 AM Go to last post
  20. Bedding a #4 mk1

    Hi, I have a #4 sporter that has no historical value. It is in overall very nice condition. The barrel has been cut back 1/4" so I thought I would...

    Started by Black Lab‎, 01-14-2010 01:35 AM
    bedding, mk1
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,337
    01-14-2010, 10:17 PM Go to last post

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