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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...
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...
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The Modern Gunsmith by James Virgil Howe Format: Volume 1 - 393 pages/Volume 2 - 458 pages Published 1941 by Funk & Wagnalls, New York Note:...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
What is the best way to fix a stock that some numbwitt has scratched his initials into?
Using my Pattren 1914(IW) am considering building a replica (WWI) sniper rifle. Any thoughts on using the new Wm. Malcolm scope series by...
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. ...
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...
Finished a couple of refurb jobs recently. One is a 1917 SMLE; pretty typical refurb; slight colour difference between the butt / rear handguard and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Simply posting this, because it's been a while since I got my fingers sticky with epoxy glue :D
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...
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...
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...
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