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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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Before: After: This was an unissued specimen which was badly stored near a humidity source. Also has some handling marks on the wood....
Complete overhaul and restoration of a M1 Garand, Springfield, C.A.I. import. Nasty black soaked stock ( bad shape ) stripped and restored. Barrel...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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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...
Which is better? BLO or Gunnys paste after useing Fiebings dye.
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...
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...
Hi everyone, Just a typical No1Mk3* (Enfield arsenal, 1918), refurbed using mostly Springfield Sporters parts. I refinished this one for a...
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...
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...
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...
Hi folks, I know, I know, my productivity has slowed down somewhat. Blame it on summer vacation, splitting fire wood, etc, etc... Anyways,...
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. ...
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. ...
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