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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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    Badger
    12-09-2010, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  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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    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

  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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    Badger
    01-09-2009, 09:06 AM Go to last post

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

  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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    jmoore
    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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    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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  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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    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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    Badger
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  12. Question Global Thread Help: What is the Advisory Panel Review & Validation Service?

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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...

    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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    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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  1. AM i NUTS??? Saving a LEC

    so i was given this rifle back in the spring(2016), i was told buy a guy at work that they were "100% f**ked" and he was "going to throw them in a...

    Started by Evanguy‎, 01-11-2017 01:25 PM
    lec, nuts, saving
    • Replies: 9
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    Roy
    01-15-2017, 01:31 PM Go to last post

  2. ammo can

    few weeks ago found a WW2 flaming bomb 50 cal can in a indoor flea market , fella had $30 on it but it had silver paint lathered all over it , i told...

    Started by micmacman‎, 02-25-2024 08:49 AM
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    Sapper740
    04-16-2024, 05:01 AM Go to last post

  3. Another 03A4 Restoration Project

    It seems I am in the same boat as CALFED. I spending my in CA ten day wait purgatory trying to gather parts etc for this project (SN 3410768). I have...

    Started by Mosby‎, 06-11-2009 10:04 AM
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    03a4, project, restoration
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    Harlan (Deceased)
    03-18-2010, 11:54 PM Go to last post

  4. Another bedding question

    I was told that center bedding is not recommended for 303 Enfields. I have been following the " Canadian Marksman " bedding the 7.62mm #4 rifle The...

    Started by Black Lab‎, 01-16-2010 02:42 AM
    bedding, question
    • Replies: 6
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    tbonesmith
    03-03-2010, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  5. Another one de-sporterized (SMLE No1Mk3*)

    Just finished de-sporterizing this one. Can't wait to try her at the range; the bore is one of the nicest I have in terms of No1Mk3*.

    Started by louthepou‎, 10-02-2011 10:31 AM
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    1 2
    desporterized, no1mk3, smle
    • Replies: 10
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    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    05-03-2012, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  6. Another restoration project: No1 MkIII 1915

    Hello everyone. I recently purchased a bad looking No1 MkIII, dark, greasy woods and irons. I started its restoration. As usual I need your...

    Started by peval65‎, 04-12-2016 09:31 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    1915, mkiii, no1, project, restoration 14 Attachment(s)
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    peval65
    04-13-2016, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  7. Another restored SMLE

    Hi folks, Well my supply of No1Mk3 parts isn't getting larger, but I managed to get the parts to restore this SMLE. The sporterized rifle had a...

    Started by louthepou‎, 01-06-2013 05:33 PM
    restored, smle
    • Replies: 1
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    rangerbluedog
    01-06-2013, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  8. Any info regarding Stain or dye remover?

    Have an old SMLE No1 Mk111* fore-end that has had dye or stain on some parts looks like it was spilt, dont know what it is was etc, but is really...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 09-14-2011 05:00 PM
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    dye, info, remover, stain
    • Replies: 10
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    bigduke6
    08-26-2012, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  9. Question Any tips on removing old paint from a blued Sten MK V barrel?

    Lately I have picked up an original Sten MK V at a good price, unmolested and with all numbers and stamps in place. The gun had a serious amount of...

    Started by Freeland‎, 03-11-2016 04:51 AM
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    barrel, blued, paint, removing, sten, tips 2 Attachment(s)
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    Peter Laidler
    03-20-2016, 09:15 AM Go to last post

  10. Any way to "enhance" the remaining finish on blued m1911?

    I have a 1917 m1911 with some remaining original finish on it. I would like to know if there is anyway to make what bluing is left on the piece...

    Started by 2AD_Vet‎, 12-05-2013 02:39 PM
    blued, enhance, finish, m1911, remaining
    • Replies: 1
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    WarPig1976
    12-05-2013, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  11. 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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    browningautorifle
    01-15-2011, 12:06 PM Go to last post

  12. Arisaka Stock Restoration Advice?

    Hello all, first time on this website. I recently picked up a Type 99 Arisaka in pretty good condition, except that the stock appears to have been...

    Started by Fasdaff‎, 12-05-2018 10:42 PM
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    advice, arisaka, restoration, stock 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
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    Aragorn243
    12-15-2018, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  13. Arisaka T38 series 26 (Kokura) - What was the original finish of these components?

    I am working on the rifle indicated in the subject line, and have a question about the magazine floorplate release components. Evidently most people...

    Started by Gaijin‎, 04-29-2021 11:44 AM
    arisaka, components, finish, kokura, original, series, t38 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Singer B
    06-17-2021, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  14. At the risk of "boring" you all...

    ... here is another mystery object. I am starting with a photo of the bore, and will add details piece by piece until someone guesses correctly! ...

    Started by Patrick Chadwick‎, 10-08-2015 09:43 AM
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    allclue, boring, no1, risk 16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
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    WarPig1976
    10-14-2015, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  15. Barrel Bands

    I am de-sporterizing a No1Mk3, and the middle barrel band has been moved out of alignment with the hole in the original wood. How do I move this band...

    Started by DOOK‎, 04-01-2008 08:54 AM
    bands, barrel
    • Replies: 3
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    DOOK
    04-21-2008, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  16. Bedding a #4 mk1

    Hi, I have a #4 sporter that has no historical value. It is in overall very nice condition. The barrel has been cut back 1/4" so I thought I would...

    Started by Black Lab‎, 01-14-2010 01:35 AM
    bedding, mk1
    • Replies: 6
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    Black Lab
    01-14-2010, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  17. Best place to buy park solution for 1911 Ithaca

    I bought an Ithaca 1911 that has been blued. Anyways, I want to put it as close as possible to the orignal parked finish. What suggestions do you...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 04-06-2009 11:12 PM
    1911, buy, ithaca, park, place, solution
    • Replies: 1
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    Chuckindenver
    04-07-2009, 08:56 AM Go to last post

  18. best type of media to sandblast gun parts

    What is the best media to sandblast gun parts? I have a blasting cabinet, and I tried aluminum oxide that is 80 grit. It's way too aggresive. ...

    Started by cplstevennorton‎, 08-19-2009 04:22 PM
    gun, media, parts, sandblast, type
    • Replies: 4
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    Chuckindenver
    08-23-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post

  19. Best way to glue slightly cracked M1 Cargine stock?

    Carbine... (but y'all knew what I meant) I just received a stripped walnut M1 Carbine stock that I bought off of GB. The seller said that the...

    Started by cantgrowup‎, 06-06-2014 11:13 PM
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    cargine, cracked, glue, slightly, stock
    • Replies: 20
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    Flying10uk
    09-24-2016, 07:20 PM Go to last post

  20. Best wood for recoil lugs

    The whole recoil lug section of my No. 1 Mk 3 has disintegrated ,again. It went some years ago due to ,I suspect,oil soakage. When I stripped it...

    Started by Smellysniper‎, 04-02-2013 12:59 PM
    lugs, recoil, wood
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,326
    Rumpelhardt
    04-13-2013, 06:27 PM Go to last post
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