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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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    <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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    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...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-01-2011 09:52 AM
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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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    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

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    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

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  1. 1909 Argentine

    Before: After: This was an unissued specimen which was badly stored near a humidity source. Also has some handling marks on the wood....

    Started by MasterChief‎, 12-28-2009 12:34 PM
    1909, argentine
    • Replies: 2
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    12-29-2009, 04:16 PM Go to last post
  2. Complete overhaul of a M1 Garand

    Complete overhaul and restoration of a M1 Garand, Springfield, C.A.I. import. Nasty black soaked stock ( bad shape ) stripped and restored. Barrel...

    Started by JBS‎, 12-21-2009 12:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    12-28-2009, 11:18 AM Go to last post
  3. Recovery of a Blue Sky M1 Inland Carbine

    Recovery of a Blue Sky import M1 Inland Carbine, 6-44 Inland barrel. This poor little mix master rifle looked like it was drug down 50 miles of Texas...

    Started by JBS‎, 12-21-2009 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    12-22-2009, 01:53 PM Go to last post
  4. Overhaul and refurbish of an L1A1

    Complete overhaul and refurbish of an L1A1 C.A.I. import. Barrel removed and re-indexed, Bolt locking shoulder replaced and head space set. Flash...

    Started by JBS‎, 12-21-2009 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    12-21-2009, 03:11 PM Go to last post
  5. Repairs on a Polish Mosin-Nagant M44, pictures and story

    Hi everyone, Recently, I decided to work on a Mosin-Nagant M44 I have had for about two years. A cracked and missing piece of the stock was...

    Started by louthepou‎, 02-18-2009 07:30 PM
    m44, mosinnagant, pictures, polish, repairs, story
    • Replies: 8
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    12-15-2009, 04:14 PM Go to last post
  6. Cool sweed mauser barrel

    just got a sweedish mauser,. matching barrel and receiver. Nice condition, but has the barrel that has been reamed smooth for .5 inch at the end. ...

    Started by duggaboy‎, 12-04-2009 03:41 PM
    barrel, mauser, sweed
    • Replies: 1
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    12-04-2009, 04:28 PM Go to last post
  7. M1 Garand Gas Cylinder

    Okay, maybe this is a stupid question that will get me screamed at by the purists, but...powder coating? Would it be a horrible idea to have the gas...

    Started by ShaveTail‎, 10-22-2009 06:31 PM
    cylinder, garand, gas
    • Replies: 9
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    11-30-2009, 02:05 PM Go to last post
  8. Re-bluing

    I just acquired a Nazi stamped Browning hi-power. It sat in a leather holster since it was brought home in the 40's, there was absolutely no bluing...

    Started by Randy A‎, 10-16-2009 10:49 PM
    rebluing
    • Replies: 6
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    11-24-2009, 03:58 PM Go to last post
  9. No4 MkI Recovery / Refurbish

    I posted it on the LE board. No4 MkI Recovery / Refurbish - Military Surplus Collectors Forums

    Started by JBS‎, 11-23-2009 10:15 AM
    mki, no4, recovery, refurbish
    • Replies: 0
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    11-23-2009, 10:15 AM Go to last post
  10. Web strap

    Anyone know where I could get a webbing strap, the type used in an Australia Lithgow HT scope can. I know it's the same or very similar to other...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 11-11-2009 01:00 AM
    strap, web
    • Replies: 0
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    11-11-2009, 01:00 AM Go to last post
  11. M1 Refinish

    Which is better? BLO or Gunnys paste after useing Fiebings dye.

    Started by DUGKATH‎, 11-06-2009 03:05 PM
    refinish
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,183
    11-10-2009, 10:59 AM Go to last post
  12. Lightbulb Restoring a Lee Enfield No1 Mk3* (chambered in .410)

    Hi everyone ..... :) I've been thinking of doing this post for a while, and a few members have suggested it, so I thought I'd take the time to do...

    Started by louthepou‎, 01-09-2009 09:19 AM
    410, chambered, enfield, lee, mk3, no1, restoring
    • Replies: 2
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    11-04-2009, 12:06 PM Go to last post
  13. questions 1st redoing metal 2nd wood

    I really need help ,have pebbles on metal of gun I bought,how can I get them off and clean her up. Second to work on wood small crack,holes,etc to...

    Started by miscou kid‎, 10-13-2009 10:46 PM
    1st, 2nd, metal, questions, redoing, wood
    • Replies: 2
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    10-15-2009, 07:29 PM Go to last post
  14. Restored 1918 No1mk3*

    Hi everyone, Just a typical No1Mk3* (Enfield arsenal, 1918), refurbed using mostly Springfield Sporters parts. I refinished this one for a...

    Started by louthepou‎, 10-12-2009 07:33 AM
    1918, no1mk3, restored
    • Replies: 3
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    10-13-2009, 12:53 AM Go to last post
  15. Colt lightning frame

    Bought some old parts at a gunshow this weekend and there is a frame for a Colt lightning. Would this have value to someone? Is it practicle to...

    Started by Truman‎, 10-11-2009 09:03 PM
    colt, frame, lightning
    • Replies: 1
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    10-12-2009, 02:46 AM Go to last post
  16. 1895 6mm Lee Navy: Help Needed

    I am restoring a 1895 Lee Navy rifle and need detailed measurements to have a handguard made for it. Having not examined one in over fifty years, I...

    Started by AGB-1‎, 09-02-2009 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    10-06-2009, 09:20 AM Go to last post
  17. Question De-bubba'ing fore ends

    Anybody had any success splicing a new front on their sporterized rifles? I've a beauty of a 1913 vintage '03 that has had the forend removed forward...

    Started by jmoore‎, 07-29-2009 03:04 AM
    debubbaing, ends, fore
    • Replies: 8
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    09-18-2009, 01:54 PM Go to last post
  18. It's been a while since I refinished one... (Tales of a refurbished Enfield P14)

    Hi folks, I know, I know, my productivity has slowed down somewhat. Blame it on summer vacation, splitting fire wood, etc, etc... Anyways,...

    Started by louthepou‎, 09-14-2009 07:41 PM
    enfield, p14, refinished, refurbished, tales
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,808
    09-17-2009, 01:25 PM Go to last post
  19. My new Ross Rifle Mk.III

    Well my Ross Rifle arrived today. The stock is pretty well toast. Which will give me a chance to exercise my limited skills to repair it. ...

    Started by Oatmeal Savage‎, 12-07-2006 11:33 PM
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    mkiii, rifle, ross
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 37,858
    08-25-2009, 09:09 PM Go to last post
  20. best type of media to sandblast gun parts

    What is the best media to sandblast gun parts? I have a blasting cabinet, and I tried aluminum oxide that is 80 grit. It's way too aggresive. ...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 08-19-2009 04:22 PM
    gun, media, parts, sandblast, type
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 23,456
    08-23-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

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