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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:...
Welcome to the "The Restorer's Corner". All content and pics should be restricted to material only relating to discussions about of restoration...
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...
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...
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...
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
What is the best way to fix a stock that some numbwitt has scratched his initials into?
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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