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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
    01-31-2016, 11:11 AM Go to last post

  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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    jmoore
    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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    Badger
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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

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    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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    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...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-26-2016 05:25 AM
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    AlexRod85
    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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  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...

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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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    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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» Normal Threads

  1. Smile Ross Rifle

    New member. Have found a lot of real good advise and good amount of information on this site. I have a M-10 Ross that has been sporterized. It has...

    Started by oldhound‎, 02-24-2009 09:31 PM
    rifle, ross
    • Replies: 8
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    oldhound
    03-08-2009, 09:19 PM Go to last post

  2. Parkerizing and solder

    I vaguely remember reading a how-to article that listed a certain type of solder that could be parkerized over. I know that anything with lead or...

    Started by edon‎, 03-02-2009 03:04 AM
    parkerizing, solder
    • Replies: 3
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    Jim Tarleton
    03-06-2009, 10:18 PM Go to last post

  3. Springfield Sporters

    I have been trying to contact Springfield Sporters (During their office hours) for the last few days, and have only ever gotten a busy signal. Are...

    Started by Copperhead‎, 02-05-2009 03:17 AM
    sporters, springfield
    • Replies: 5
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    Joe Boyd
    03-05-2009, 01:19 PM Go to last post

  4. Ellwood Epp's M1 Garand

    Just recieved my M1 from Ellwood Epps. It was in mediocre shape. Not anywhere in the vg condition that was listed on the website ... but no real...

    Started by Boomer686‎, 07-18-2007 08:56 PM
    ellwood, epp, garand
    • Replies: 7
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    larrybab1
    03-04-2009, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  5. Venezuelan contract FN 1924/30 carbine stock

    Hello. I just found a cute little venezuelan 24/30 carbine made by FN in Belgium. Caliber 7mm, 18" barrel all matching #'s. Just the stock has been...

    Started by Sniper‎, 02-25-2009 04:28 PM
    carbine, contract, stock, venezuelan
    • Replies: 1
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    louthepou
    02-26-2009, 08:59 AM Go to last post

  6. How to restore a No.4

    I am in the market for a No.4 Enfield and i plan on cleaning it up when i get it. Its gonna be a bit before i get it so i might as well ask how to...

    Started by LeeEnfieldNo.4_Mk1‎, 01-29-2009 02:40 AM
    no4, restore
    • Replies: 7
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    J. Savoie
    01-31-2009, 01:51 PM Go to last post

  7. Bubba'd N.o4 bought - pic

    Bought a nice old Savage "U.S. Property" No. 4 at the Regina Gun Show a couple of weeks ago. Seems to be okay, other than the stock. Methinks some...

    Started by kjohn‎, 01-28-2009 09:21 PM
    bought, bubbad, no4, pic
    • Replies: 6
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    tiriaq
    01-29-2009, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  8. Fitting a new forestock to a No4

    Hi all I was wondering what sort of fit should be achieved when attaching a new lower forestock to a No4? Should the barrel/reciever just drop in...

    Started by renick‎, 01-14-2009 02:45 PM
    fitting, forestock, no4
    • Replies: 5
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    howasan
    01-28-2009, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  9. Restoring parker hale SMLE

    I just picked up a 1944 (I think) sporterized lithgrow SMLE for a buck. The sight says parker hale on it and from what I have read they are a company...

    Started by LeeEnfieldNo.4_Mk1‎, 01-26-2009 07:09 PM
    hale, parker, restoring, smle
    • Replies: 2
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    bradtx
    01-28-2009, 10:27 AM Go to last post

  10. My first enfield

    I went and filled out all the paper work yesterday on a no.4 mk1 long branch that I found on Auction Arms for a good buy. It has wooden hunting stock...

    Started by glp70‎, 01-10-2009 09:47 AM
    enfield
    • Replies: 8
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    glp70
    01-16-2009, 09:17 PM Go to last post

  11. Finished a P-14

    Hi everyone, Just finished this Enfield P-14! QUite pleased with the result. but, there's one thing I still have to finalize. The butt plate...

    Started by louthepou‎, 01-10-2009 03:33 PM
    finished, p14
    • Replies: 4
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    S-A-M3
    01-16-2009, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  12. SMLE No1 Mk III Forend

    Help. I have a sporterized SMLE that I wish to return to military. I bought a stock set from GunParts and noticed that the rear of the forend is...

    Started by dek‎, 10-11-2008 04:17 PM
    forend, iii, no1, smle 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
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    barbarossa
    01-12-2009, 08:26 PM Go to last post

  13. What do I have?

    I received an old, sporterized Lee-Enfield rifle which I'd like to restore to its original condition. Here are two pictures of said rifle. Thanks,...

    Started by dek‎, 09-12-2008 11:41 AM
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    Lenn_Guy
    01-11-2009, 10:44 AM Go to last post

  14. Original M14 glass stock colour

    Does anybody have a pic and/or some info on the original colour and finish of a fiberglass M14 stock. I would actually like to "restore" mine instead...

    Started by J.P.‎, 01-13-2007 06:23 PM
    colour, glass, m14, original, stock
    • Replies: 5
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    Kansas Volunteer
    01-10-2009, 12:33 PM Go to last post

  15. New to collecting. Would like some advice.

    Hello everyone, I am very new to collecting and would like some advice. I have rescently acquired 2 rifles: 1937 S/27 Mauser K98 and a 1944...

    Started by David1974‎, 09-18-2007 11:57 PM
    advice, collecting
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 12,665
    louthepou
    01-09-2009, 03:00 PM Go to last post

  16. SMLE Forearm stock

    I have an SMLE No1 Mk III which has been sporterized. I wish to return it to its original military configuration. To that end I've acquired the...

    Started by dek‎, 10-18-2008 07:38 PM
    forearm, smle, stock
    • Replies: 2
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    dek
    10-23-2008, 12:43 AM Go to last post

  17. Ross M10

    Finally found a full length stock to restore my Ross but it is missing the upper handguard wood. So I will make the part.My question is what holds it...

    Started by Bob‎, 08-26-2008 04:52 PM
    m10, ross
    • Replies: 3
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    Badger
    08-27-2008, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  18. AIM Surplus has No. 4 MK I stock sets

    AIM Surplus is listing some complete No. 4 MK 1 Enfield wood and they are calling it Military Surplus in VG+ condition. $39.95 US plus shipping...

    Started by kscchtrainer‎, 08-07-2008 02:57 PM
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    1 2
    aim, sets, stock, surplus 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
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    stencollector
    08-23-2008, 11:10 PM Go to last post

  19. Question Need advice on K98k Mauser

    Hello, I am new to this site and would like some advice/info on 8mm mauser wwII that I have. It is possibly a war capture, but would like some help....

    Started by hunt-n-peck‎, 07-22-2008 05:36 PM
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    advice, k98k, mauser 19 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
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    touhy
    08-05-2008, 12:30 AM Go to last post

  20. 303 wood

    hello all, does anyone now where to get wood stocks for a NO1 MK3 enfield. is there anyplace that makes new wood stocks. im slowly restoring it and...

    Started by drae‎, 01-29-2008 04:34 PM
    303, wood
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 13,064
    J. Savoie
    05-19-2008, 12:50 PM Go to last post
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