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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. 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
  2. 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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    12-09-2010, 08:09 AM Go to last post
  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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    01-31-2016, 11:11 AM Go to last post
  5. 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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    02-11-2022, 03:44 PM 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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    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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  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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    03-28-2020 06:39 AM Go to last post
  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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    02-06-2020 10:23 AM Go to last post
  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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    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. Finn M39 "Finger" splice anatomy

    I did this stock for a fellow a few months back and wanted to share photos because you just don't see pics of these things taken apart, but I forgot....

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 02-11-2018 03:01 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    02-13-2018, 08:20 PM Go to last post
  2. Two sporterized stocks back in full trim

    First up is a GEW88. This is a beech stock that was cut about 2' forward of the band. I cut it back and treated it like a duffle cut. The owner was...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 02-09-2018 12:33 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,687
    03-05-2018, 11:48 PM Go to last post
  3. M96 Swede stock repair

    This one came to me from Dutch Harbor Alaska. The fellow had his rifles leaned against the wall. A jolt sent them falling and the front sight...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 10-23-2017 12:19 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,118
    11-13-2017, 09:47 AM Go to last post
  4. Repaired- Repro M1 Paratrooper stock split in two.

    Received this from member mmppres, it was in his latest haul of goodies. Although it's not an original it isn't firewood anymore. The finished...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 09-23-2016 06:22 PM
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    • Replies: 10
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    11-01-2016, 05:42 PM Go to last post
  5. Repairing "The matchstick stock"

    This stock was damaged by the shipper, disgraceful. It takes a lot to do this much damage. If the owner likes to reveal himself that'd be fine I just...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 04-09-2016 10:48 AM
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    1 2 3
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 15,947
    08-25-2016, 07:53 PM Go to last post
  6. First restoration/ Enfield mk1/2

    This is my first rifle restoration of any sort. I know this is in rough shape but I got it free (minus the bolt) so I figure I'll see what I can do...

    Started by WClark‎, 05-30-2010 10:12 PM
    enfield, mk1 or 2, restoration or
    • Replies: 5
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    07-07-2010, 07:17 PM Go to last post
  7. #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
    • Views: 7,143
    05-28-2009, 10:23 PM Go to last post
  8. german 8mm m1924 type 2 replacement stock

    Hello iam new and in the process of trying to find a accurate period stock for my 8mm mauser m1924 type 2 and would appriciate any help to find one...

    Started by WFO‎, 09-06-2010 05:25 PM
    8mm, german, m1924, replacement, stock, type
    • Replies: 0
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    09-06-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post
  9. Anyone do re bluing?

    I am in the process of a build and wondering if anyone does bluing. This is not a milsurp so I am looking for a nice deep rich bluing. Thanks.

    Started by Wulf‎, 01-15-2011 08:00 AM
    bluing
    • Replies: 3
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    01-15-2011, 12:06 PM Go to last post
  10. Stock fix problem

    What is the best way to fix a stock that some numbwitt has scratched his initials into?

    Started by Wulf‎, 05-08-2010 02:07 PM
    fix, problem, stock
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,746
    05-11-2010, 05:00 PM Go to last post
  11. Schmidt Rubin 1896/11

    I'm currently new to Swiss rifles and this one is needing a few parts. Is the Schmidt Rubin 1896 and 1911 parts interchangeable with an 1896/11?...

    Started by Wyatt_Earp‎, 11-25-2018 03:35 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,749
    12-15-2018, 06:15 PM Go to last post
  12. Noi MkII* Heavy Barrel Resto.

    I have all sorts of questions going about this particular rifle so now the thread about it. It’s a 1942 Lithgow No1 MkIII* which has in 1955 if I...

    Started by xa-coupe‎, 05-26-2011 09:32 PM
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    1 2
    barrel, heavy, mkii, noi, resto
    • Replies: 14
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    07-11-2011, 06:33 PM Go to last post
  13. No4 Mk1 Enfield stock refinishing

    After trying out citristrip and BLO on a test stock I went ahead and disassembled my new to me No4 Mk1 which had been varnished. Before, all...

    Started by xa-coupe‎, 04-25-2011 01:19 AM
    enfield, mk1, no4, refinishing, stock
    • Replies: 5
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    05-06-2011, 08:15 PM Go to last post
  14. L42 Replica

    Anyone from the Lee Enfield section will be aware that I am creating a replica L42 from a 7.62 No4. To date I have mostly been asking questions and...

    Started by xa-coupe‎, 01-16-2011 05:07 AM
    4 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 4
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 30,106
    06-20-2014, 03:46 AM Go to last post
  15. Restoring a No.4 T to its Wartime look, need some help :)

    I have recently obtained a No.4 Mk1/2 and as i re-enact british airborne i would like to take it back to its original finish, before anyone jumps at...

    Started by yekingsmusketeer‎, 01-14-2011 12:32 PM
    no4, restoring, wartime
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,997
    01-15-2011, 01:55 PM Go to last post
  16. Remmington 03A3 sniper rifle?

    My father was in the Marines and gave me a Remmington 03A3 and it has parkerized metal on everything, it has the original scope mount but a Redfield...

    Started by zadmat‎, 07-19-2015 07:24 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    03a3, remmington, rifle, sniper
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,142
    07-27-2015, 12:21 PM Go to last post

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