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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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    argentino, block, m1879, restoring, rolling, worth 172 Attachment(s)
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    Patrick Chadwick
    02-11-2022, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  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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    Kfedick
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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
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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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    Badger
    12-09-2010, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  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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    ssgross
    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...

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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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    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...

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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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  1. 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
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    1939, enfield, lee, lithgow, mk3, no1, refurbed 4 Attachment(s)
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    LithgowHT
    05-15-2009, 01:27 AM Go to last post

  2. 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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    Chuckindenver
    05-03-2009, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  3. 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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    bearhunter
    05-03-2009, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  4. 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
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    Dimitri
    04-28-2009, 03:32 PM Go to last post

  5. 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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    biggles
    04-22-2009, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  6. 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
    poor, sks 9 Attachment(s)
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    wbartlett
    04-21-2009, 09:01 PM Go to last post

  7. 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
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    louthepou
    04-14-2009, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  8. What's the best stain for wood before Linseed oil is applied?

    Hi everyone, Trying to figure out what best off the shelf product could be used to stain used Lee Enfield wood. Reason is: when I get used...

    Started by louthepou‎, 02-06-2009 08:50 AM
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    applied, linseed, oil, stain, wood
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    Rotor
    04-07-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  9. Talking I relly have finish this one.

    I have no excuses, I have a new old stock barrel and the original stock. :beerchug: ...MJ...

    Started by MJ1‎, 04-04-2009 05:55 PM
    finish, relly
    • Replies: 1
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    MJ1
    04-07-2009, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  10. Best place to buy park solution for 1911 Ithaca

    I bought an Ithaca 1911 that has been blued. Anyways, I want to put it as close as possible to the orignal parked finish. What suggestions do you...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 04-06-2009 11:12 PM
    1911, buy, ithaca, park, place, solution
    • Replies: 1
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    Chuckindenver
    04-07-2009, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  11. Bubbas work at its best, or worst

    one of a few rifles i picked up today at an estate, 24 total, this is a Swiss rifle, cut up, and rechambered in 30-30 win,,nice pistol grip as well,...

    Started by Chuckindenver‎, 04-04-2009 08:23 PM
    bubbas, work, worst
    • Replies: 5
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    Chuckindenver
    04-05-2009, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  12. restored 1916 lithgow H barrel

    I found this one some time ago.Always had a soft spot for factory converted lithgow heavy barreled target rifles!This one was in a sad state.barrel...

    Started by superbee‎, 04-05-2009 08:41 AM
    1916, barrel, lithgow, restored
    • Replies: 2
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    bearhunter
    04-05-2009, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  13. Chipped out butt repair

    With the hobby of antique firearms, I sometimes have a dilema as what to do with a specimen. Two schools of thought here, either a collector or a...

    Started by englishman_ca‎, 03-26-2009 01:07 PM
    butt, chipped, repair
    • Replies: 5
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    englishman_ca
    04-04-2009, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  14. follow up on Greasy wood, and crack repair

    heres the stock pictured in the earlier post, with the big crack. also i repaired the mill cut for the retaining spring, it was washed out bad, and...

    Started by Chuckindenver‎, 03-26-2009 02:47 PM
    crack, follow, greasy, repair, wood
    • Replies: 0
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    Chuckindenver
    03-26-2009, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  15. New life for an old Enfield stock

    I am tinkering with another project and have had this old well sanded fore stock donated to the cause. It appears to be a Mk.II MLM or MK.I MLE...

    Started by englishman_ca‎, 03-26-2009 10:26 AM
    enfield, life, stock
    • Replies: 2
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    englishman_ca
    03-26-2009, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  16. 03A4 Restoration ???????

    I have been fortunate enough to find a Remington 03A4. The rifle itself seems to be in very good condition. It is a real 03A4 because the U.S....

    Started by RGC‎, 03-12-2009 09:43 PM
    03a4, restoration
    • Replies: 5
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    Chuckindenver
    03-22-2009, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  17. Parts for Egyptian Hakim 8mm semi-auto needed

    I need the three gaurd screws for the Hakim.Measured them at .228in dia which converts to 5.81mm dia that are about 26mm long with fine threads that...

    Started by sweede411‎, 03-22-2009 10:24 AM
    8mm, egyptian, hakim, needed, parts, semiauto
    • Replies: 0
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    sweede411
    03-22-2009, 10:24 AM Go to last post

  18. Since I'm asking questions about restoring

    Here are a couple more milsurps I have. The Swede and M1 are good by me, but then again my standards might be a touch lower than some around here.;)...

    Started by Ken The Kanuck‎, 03-11-2009 08:51 PM
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    1 2
    questions, restoring
    • Replies: 10
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    louthepou
    03-13-2009, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  19. pics of my work as requested

    a couple guys asked for me to show some before and after of my restoration work, though this isnt a military weapon, it does show rust removal,...

    Started by Chuckindenver‎, 03-12-2009 02:18 PM
    pics, requested, work
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,372
    louthepou
    03-13-2009, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  20. Opinions Wanted: Refinishing Metal on a Steyr M95

    Hi guys, I have a Steyr M95, which I'll be using for deer hunting if it proves at least as accurate as my Mosin M38. The rifle's finish is almost...

    Started by SeamusMac‎, 01-10-2009 04:55 PM
    m95, metal, opinions, refinishing, steyr, wanted
    • Replies: 4
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    Chuckindenver
    03-10-2009, 07:11 PM Go to last post
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