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