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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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
  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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    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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  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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  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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  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...

    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. What is this hand guard from?

    I was cleaning up and found this hand guard. Can anyone identify it?It measures 14"'ATTACH]64911

    Started by kanterj‎, 08-24-2015 02:55 PM
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    08-24-2015, 02:55 PM Go to last post
  2. What is This Part and Its Purpose?

    Hi all, another question about my No. 4 Mk 1; what is this steel band at the rear of the fore end, what is its purpose and can it be moved to another...

    Started by CHUCKW‎, 04-08-2019 06:37 PM
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    04-11-2019, 01:19 PM Go to last post
  3. What to use for dried out leather?

    This isn't a military article but I need some help. I have my Grandfathers Harley Davidson kidney belt from the early 30's. They were used to hold...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 08-01-2013 06:13 AM
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    dried, leather
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    08-26-2013, 08:33 PM Go to last post
  4. What to use in ultrasonic cleaner?

    I just got a small, inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner. The instructions say use water. It doesn't seem to remove the old finish. What is a fluid that...

    Started by kanterj‎, 12-18-2013 03:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    02-14-2014, 10:22 AM Go to last post
  5. What's in the Box?

    Here is how it came to me - at the best price $0. (Well, to be fair I bought him lunch). Looks to be mostly all here. So what is it? An Ithaca...

    Started by ssgross‎, 08-24-2023 01:49 PM
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    04-06-2024, 02:02 PM Go to last post
  6. 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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    04-07-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post
  7. Will black oxide work with JB weld?

    I have a gun that I fixed pitting on it with JB weld and sanding it down. I planned on using a spray on gun finish, but now am thinking of doing...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 05-20-2010 05:46 PM
    black, oxide, weld, work
    • Replies: 9
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    05-24-2010, 11:16 AM Go to last post
  8. Winchester 1895 Russian Musket reconfiguration question...

    Hello everyone. I hope to get a bit of help here as I take on this new Winchester project. Some time ago I started looking for a Winchester...

    Started by MosinVirus‎, 05-28-2016 12:11 AM
    1895, musket, question, reconfiguration, russian, winchester
    • Replies: 0
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    05-28-2016, 12:11 AM Go to last post
  9. Winchester Garand Gas Cylinder refinishing

    Here's my question guys, has anybody come out with a finish that can duplicate the finish that Winchester used on their Gas Cylinders. The one's...

    Started by tdeon221‎, 11-13-2010 02:11 PM
    cylinder, garand, gas, refinishing, winchester
    • Replies: 2
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    11-24-2010, 01:31 PM Go to last post
  10. Winchester Lee Navy

    Not sure if I am in the right place, so please advise if not...Recently acquired a Winchester Lee Navy rifle (All are antiques from pre 1898) with...

    Started by lonewolf‎, 02-03-2012 07:34 PM
    lee, navy, winchester
    • Replies: 9
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    02-08-2012, 04:31 AM Go to last post
  11. Winchester Model P17 Advice

    I am thinking about a possible restoration project project involving a Winchester P17. The rifle is for sale at a local gun store and price...

    Started by Singer B‎, 04-05-2021 08:47 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 19
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    07-02-2021, 12:18 PM Go to last post
  12. Winter project

    I have never undertaken a restoration project but looking for something to keep ke busy this coming Wisconsin winter!!!! I was looking at the IMA...

    Started by Ovambo‎, 07-23-2014 10:07 AM
    project, winter
    • Replies: 1
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    08-11-2014, 10:14 PM Go to last post
  13. Woodwork issues with a NZ old soldier.

    Recently purchased a NZ marked 1918 RSAF Enfield ShtLe III* that's all matching, but it has a one of the 'ears' of the front handguard which has...

    Started by Kiwi‎, 11-13-2013 03:49 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    11-13-2013, 02:42 PM Go to last post
  14. Woodworm treatment and to repair or not ??

    A new arrival and not sure what to do with the box as its had some termite attack (woodworm) all gone now smells like its been treated some time...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 10-13-2015 02:49 PM
    3 Pages
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    repair, treatment, woodworm
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,081
    10-23-2015, 12:44 PM Go to last post
  15. WTB - Long Lee Parts

    Hi Folks, I have a new winter project laid on. The rifle is a LSA 1901 Mk I*. MLE. I’m looking for: - a nose cap - barrel band - bolt cover ...

    Started by Longlee‎, 09-12-2020 06:33 PM
    lee, long, parts, wtb
    • Replies: 1
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    10-22-2020, 10:38 PM Go to last post
  16. Yugo M95M restoration project

    Hi everyone, Im searching for some info about those yugo M95m. Got myselft a sporterized one and now that i have it in my hand, it look way...

    Started by Ced1942‎, 05-22-2018 09:23 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,211
    12-11-2018, 03:25 PM Go to last post

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