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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
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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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    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. Question of restoring swiss rifles

    Hello to all, I`ve got a question for restoring the wood of an G 96/11. What did they use on the wood. Sometimes it looked like BLO and sometimes...

    Started by gunner‎, 06-11-2009 04:29 AM
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    question, restoring, rifles, swiss
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    06-17-2009, 08:27 PM Go to last post
  2. Mauser 96 original wood finish

    I have a 96 Mauser with very good metal finish, serial numbers on all parts match. The wood, while in great shape, has had a glossy polyurethane...

    Started by daveboy‎, 06-14-2009 08:41 PM
    finish, mauser, original, wood
    • Replies: 2
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    06-15-2009, 09:21 PM Go to last post
  3. A few random thoughts about restoring milsurps

    Hi folks, Someone contacted me this morning via e-mail (contact via another forum), having questions about his desire to restore a K31. This...

    Started by louthepou‎, 06-13-2009 01:03 PM
    milsurps, random, restoring, thoughts
    • Replies: 1
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    06-15-2009, 03:45 AM Go to last post
  4. restoring an 03A4

    I recently got this sporterized 03A3 at an on-line estate sale. It looked like a good possibility for a "clone" 03A4 project, and then I noticed...

    Started by Calfed‎, 05-31-2009 11:55 AM
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    03a4, restoring
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    06-13-2009, 07:00 PM Go to last post
  5. M1 Carbine Magazine

    Are they parkerized or blued. I have a handful of 15 rounders and want to clean them up. Thanks...

    Started by Mosby‎, 06-07-2009 10:50 PM
    carbine, magazine
    • Replies: 1
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    06-07-2009, 11:15 PM Go to last post
  6. Couldn't help myself...

    Here's my Longbranch No.4 Mk1 * Been sitting in the safe for a while and a month ago I decided to clean it up a little. The rifle had excellent...

    Started by LithgowHT‎, 06-07-2009 02:56 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    06-07-2009, 10:13 PM Go to last post
  7. 03A4 genuine scope rings?

    Have an opportunity to buy some 03A4 3/4" rings. Seller says they are genuine, not repro's Any opinions? If they are genuine, what is a...

    Started by Calfed‎, 06-02-2009 09:50 PM
    03a4, genuine, rings, scope
    • Replies: 5
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    06-04-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post
  8. Restoring My Poor Lithgow..

    Well i finally got around to pulling my lithgow apart to get rid of all the varnish and other gunk the previous owner applied, as well as removing...

    Started by smash1911‎, 03-20-2009 11:55 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    05-30-2009, 10:17 AM Go to last post
  9. #4 MK1 Longbranch

    I have a 303 #4 MK1 Longbranch that Id like to change the stock. Ive found a stock for sale that is off a Savage 303 #4 MK1. Does anyone know if a...

    Started by weekender‎, 05-28-2009 06:27 PM
    longbranch, mk1
    • Replies: 2
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    05-28-2009, 10:23 PM Go to last post
  10. refinishing garand clips

    I have a few old garand enbloc clips, that are rusting, how do I refinish them and get the rust off for good? were they originally parkerized or...

    Started by duggaboy‎, 04-24-2009 12:32 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-23-2009, 10:34 PM Go to last post
  11. Question Haven't got a clue what to do here...........

    A friend of mine just brought me an old rifle that he got through the mail and it's a mess. Unfortunately he wants me to clean it up for him and...

    Started by Bob - The Beagle Master‎, 05-18-2009 10:18 PM
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    clue
    • Replies: 13
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    05-23-2009, 04:15 PM Go to last post
  12. Repairing cracks in stocks

    Recently picked up a Ishapore 2A. The gun is in very good condition. However, after shooting it a few times, a crack has developed on the side of the...

    Started by glp70‎, 05-09-2009 11:19 AM
    cracks, repairing, stocks
    • Replies: 4
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    05-21-2009, 10:04 PM Go to last post
  13. pics of refinished Jungle Carbine

    Bought this rifle last year for a steal. Both the wood and metal were in really bad shape. As you can see by the screws on left side of receiver,...

    Started by daveboy‎, 05-17-2009 06:04 PM
    carbine, jungle, pics, refinished
    • Replies: 5
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    05-21-2009, 07:05 AM Go to last post
  14. Here's a refurbed Lee Enfield 1939 Lithgow No1 Mk3*

    Hi everyone, Finally finished this No1 Mk3. Got it as a sporterized, got "DP" wood and metal bits from Springfield Sporters. Relatively happy...

    Started by louthepou‎, 03-03-2009 01:17 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 13
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    05-15-2009, 01:27 AM Go to last post
  15. Stripping Nickel???

    Picked up a bubba'd Luger that has been nickeled. Saw where Brownell's has two different ways of stripping a nickel finish. Has anyone used either...

    Started by usmc69‎, 05-03-2009 12:48 PM
    nickel, stripping
    • Replies: 1
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    05-03-2009, 04:04 PM Go to last post
  16. Advice on Blueing

    Hi... I was hoping to get some input regarding re-blueing the metal on a Ross MkIII I was planning on extending the stock on... but I'm an idiot...

    Started by Echo Bravo‎, 04-30-2009 10:46 PM
    advice, blueing
    • Replies: 6
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    05-03-2009, 08:04 AM Go to last post
  17. Bubba'ing a Enfield?

    I just got to ask, would it be a "bubba" thing to do to install a Parker Hale Scope mount on my Envoy? :eek: I asked Brian at BDL Ltd if he had a...

    Started by Dimitri‎, 02-10-2009 07:09 PM
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    bubbaing, enfield
    • Replies: 10
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    04-28-2009, 03:32 PM Go to last post
  18. Unknown tumbler

    After many years of dreaming I finally got my Martini Henry, an Afghan bring back with some internal "home made" parts. One of the last parts Ihave...

    Started by biggles‎, 04-17-2009 10:34 AM
    tumbler, unknown
    • Replies: 5
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    04-22-2009, 11:07 AM Go to last post
  19. Poor Little SKS

    I recently acquired two SKS'es from two different stores. One from a small business, as I always try to support small businesses. This is where real...

    Started by louthepou‎, 03-20-2009 11:00 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,787
    04-21-2009, 09:01 PM Go to last post
  20. Refinished a 1944 Lithgow No1Mk3*

    Hi everyone, Just finished un-bubba-izing this 1944 Lithgow. I didn't refinish the nose cap and band that went on it, I will ask the owner of...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-14-2009 07:31 PM
    1944, lithgow, no1mk3, refinished
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,460
    04-14-2009, 07:31 PM Go to last post

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