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Forum for the discussion of restoration and refinishing techniques of military surplus arms from all countries

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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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  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

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    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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    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

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    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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    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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    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...

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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. BEWARE BEWARE

    I jumped in on a sporterized Mosin Nagant the 91/30 restoring her to former glory of the Mosin 8 restored rifles later (mixed countries and calibers)...

    Started by Steyr Man 146‎, 07-27-2020 11:26 AM
    beware
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    Steyr Man 146
    07-27-2020, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  2. HIDDEN GEM

    Found a hidden Gem on ebay. Looked very ordinary at first glance then took a closer look and decided to take a $19 chance on an unmarked stock. This...

    Started by M1 C FAN‎, 07-07-2020 02:59 PM
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    gem, hidden 12 Attachment(s)
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    Patrick Chadwick
    07-25-2020, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  3. How to Fix No4 MkII mistake

    I sold my No4 MkII that I took out of the wrap but never removed the grease to a younger collector and it seems he used Acetone to remove the grease....

    Started by capt14k‎, 07-14-2019 09:26 AM
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    fix, mistake, mkii, no4
    • Replies: 38
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    bombdoc
    06-30-2020, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  4. BSA Mercury Challenger rebuild

    I recently fought a 'back garden bush war' against a rat issue back in April. I was caught out without any suitable rifle to deal with the invaders...

    Started by mrclark303‎, 06-08-2020 06:00 AM
    bsa, challenger, mercury, rebuild 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    mrclark303
    06-08-2020, 06:28 PM Go to last post

  5. Parkerized FAL Magazine Conservation/Restoration

    All, I have an Israeli FAL magazine with a parkerized finish that needs a little work. It has a 1/8" spot of rust on it. How do I remove,...

    Started by CHUCKW‎, 04-19-2020 12:22 PM
    fal, magazine, parkerized
    • Replies: 2
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    Brian Dick
    05-27-2020, 01:09 PM Go to last post

  6. trigger guard Mk1 No111* 1944 Lithgow.

    Hi there after pulling apart my Lithgow Mk1 No111* to clean of 70 odd years of blackness, furniture and bore. I find that the trigger guard is not...

    Started by Black Prince‎, 05-25-2020 04:33 AM
    1944, guard, lithgow, mk1, no111, trigger 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
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    Brian Dick
    05-26-2020, 01:02 PM Go to last post

  7. Dreyse Restoration

    Firstly my apologies for thread absence.. I lost my login, and various other minor disasters.. however back up an running.. I thought I would post...

    Started by bombdoc‎, 05-15-2020 09:30 AM
    dreyse, restoration 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
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    Patrick Chadwick
    05-20-2020, 04:41 PM Go to last post

  8. Ishapore 2A Restoration

    This was a project a worked on a couple of years ago. I obtained a 1966 Ishapore 2A at a great price but it was in rough shape. The black coating...

    Started by Singer B‎, 04-16-2020 02:27 PM
    ishapore, restoration 11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Salt Flat
    05-06-2020, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  9. ROLEX Tokarev TT 33 Restoration

    HA! ROLEX LOL :lol::move eek::lol::move eek::lol: But I want one!

    Started by usabaker‎, 04-10-2020 02:12 PM
    restoration, rolex, tokarev 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    browningautorifle
    04-11-2020, 12:52 AM Go to last post

  10. No 4 stock nail

    Hello I want to replicate the rear brass stock nail for a no4 rifle I'm cobbling wooden parts together for. Whats the best way to peen a small...

    Started by Doco overboard‎, 02-22-2020 10:06 AM
    nail, stock
    • Replies: 4
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    Doco overboard
    02-23-2020, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  11. Lee Enfield Paint that Isn't

    There are a lot of posts here and other forums about the black finish on Lee Enfield rifles models, particularly the No. 4 and later. It looks like...

    Started by Dustman47‎, 02-12-2020 03:18 PM
    enfield, lee, paint
    • Replies: 3
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    capt14k
    02-13-2020, 10:45 AM Go to last post

  12. lee enfield no1 MKIII * restoration

    I just wanted to show off my 1916 no1 MK III * I just got it all done. I found some new CNC wood that had to be hand fitted. with help from you...

    Started by olskool‎, 06-24-2019 02:44 PM
    enfield, lee, mkiii, no1, restoration
    • Replies: 7
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    HOOKED ON HISTORY
    01-17-2020, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  13. How to remove K98 bolt takedown discs?

    I have a laminated stock that has been sanded and refinished. I'd like to give it a little TLC and as part of that I would like to remove the bolt...

    Started by daveboy‎, 01-01-2020 02:12 PM
    bolt, discs, k98, remove, takedown
    • Replies: 2
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    daveboy
    01-02-2020, 06:47 PM Go to last post

  14. Longbranch rebuild

    Not sure if this is where this should go. If not, feel free to move it. I recently acquired a bubbatized longbranch No.4 MkI*. The forend was cut...

    Started by A. Quatermain‎, 11-19-2019 11:43 AM
    longbranch, rebuild
    • Replies: 5
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    mrclark303
    12-18-2019, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  15. Remove oil from cracked stock without damaging finish?

    I have a Japanese Type 38 that has an oil-soaked stock. I washed it in Murphys Oil Soap and about 20% of the finish came off! The stock is stained a...

    Started by FLOPPY_DISK‎, 12-04-2019 11:50 PM
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    1 2
    cracked, damaging, finish, oil, remove, stock
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,100
    Flying10uk
    12-06-2019, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  16. How to clean/patch pakerized finish on 30-06 FN Mauser

    Hi all, I have a slightly beat up FN Mauser in 30-06. The top of the barrel end near the receiver has been ground off where a crest is in some...

    Started by DeeBee‎, 11-03-2019 05:12 PM
    3006, clean or patch, finish, mauser, pakerized
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,041
    Sunray
    11-05-2019, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  17. Question Restoring an old Fusil Gras mle 1874

    So, I have this old rifle, and I want to get it cleaned up a little bit. The rust on the exterior is nasty, but I want to keep some of the patina....

    Started by FlammablePig‎, 09-14-2019 12:09 PM
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    1 2
    1874, fusil, gras, mle, restoring 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,257
    Aragorn243
    10-18-2019, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  18. Extreme Linseeding

    G'day there, just an idea I had a little while ago to get linseed back into really dried up old stocks. I was thinking that rather than applying...

    Started by nijalninja‎, 02-13-2019 04:32 AM
    4 Pages •
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    extreme, linseeding 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 25,014
    Bruce_in_Oz
    10-17-2019, 06:53 PM Go to last post

  19. Carved Initials in Stock Grip

    I found and purchased a really nice Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 stock that still has the steel buttplate. The only issue with it is that one of the...

    Started by usabaker‎, 09-25-2019 11:26 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    carved, grip, initials, stock 16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,849
    usabaker
    10-11-2019, 02:11 AM Go to last post

  20. Resniper Mosin PE

    I have a Mosin PE Ex-sniper, Finn Capture that I want to re sniper. The top mount thread holes are still present and I want to complete it with my...

    Started by tower06‎, 09-16-2019 10:00 AM
    mosin, resniper
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,966
    tower06
    09-18-2019, 07:03 AM Go to last post
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