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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. 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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  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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  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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  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
    • Replies: 4
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    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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  18. Question Global Thread Help: My screen is too dark!! How do I change my colour scheme on the milsurps.com site?

    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. #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
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    05-28-2009, 10:23 PM Go to last post
  2. "Old formula" Dicropan from Brownell's

    Brownell's changed to their "new formula" Dicropan IM (hot water bluing solution) a few years ago. This is a long shot, but does anyone know what was...

    Started by 339th‎, 05-17-2010 10:54 PM
    brownell, dicropan, old formula
    • Replies: 2
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    05-21-2010, 11:52 PM Go to last post
  3. "Thurbal" -Thing to Patrick Chadwick

    Hello Patrick, i dont wanna be annoying but is your Swiss comrade back from holiday ? I`ve looked and couldn`t find out anything about this marking....

    Started by gunner‎, 08-07-2009 03:09 PM
    chadwick, patrick, thing, thurbal
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    08-07-2009, 05:00 PM Go to last post
  4. 03A4 genuine scope rings?

    Have an opportunity to buy some 03A4 3/4" rings. Seller says they are genuine, not repro's Any opinions? If they are genuine, what is a...

    Started by Calfed‎, 06-02-2009 09:50 PM
    03a4, genuine, rings, scope
    • Replies: 5
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    06-04-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post
  5. 03A4 Restoration ???????

    I have been fortunate enough to find a Remington 03A4. The rifle itself seems to be in very good condition. It is a real 03A4 because the U.S....

    Started by RGC‎, 03-12-2009 09:43 PM
    03a4, restoration
    • Replies: 5
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    03-22-2009, 04:04 PM Go to last post
  6. 1866 Trapdoor Refinish

    Need a shop to refinish 1866 Trapdoor rifle. Would like someone who is good with doing period, military refinishing. Thanks, Randy

    Started by rescuerandy2‎, 09-13-2014 04:01 PM
    1866, refinish, trapdoor
    • Replies: 3
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    09-15-2014, 07:21 AM Go to last post
  7. 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Restoration

    Thought I would share my Springfield Trapdoor project I completed earlier this year. I found this specimen locally for $200, probably a little...

    Started by lemmonhead‎, 04-18-2017 08:52 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 12
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    04-21-2017, 01:22 PM Go to last post
  8. 1892 Lee Metford MKII Restored

    This came to me in a deal but missing most of the 'good bits' but at heart it is a NZ marked MLM with its original barrel (which is pretty roached...

    Started by Roy‎, 04-17-2019 04:34 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,832
    04-17-2019, 11:36 PM Go to last post
  9. 1895 6mm Lee Navy: Help Needed

    I am restoring a 1895 Lee Navy rifle and need detailed measurements to have a handguard made for it. Having not examined one in over fifty years, I...

    Started by AGB-1‎, 09-02-2009 02:09 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,394
    10-06-2009, 09:20 AM Go to last post
  10. 1896 BSA Long Lee

    I've wanted an Long Lee for ages, but the prices for the good ones were beyond reach for me. I managed to get a sporterized 1896 BSA MLE with an OK...

    Started by BurtonP‎, 08-25-2022 07:59 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-28-2022, 11:49 PM Go to last post
  11. 1896 L.E.C Mk1 finish

    I have a Mk1 in pretty complete condition. It was a part of a batch I did some conservation work on for my step mom recently. I ended up buying the...

    Started by cautionflamable‎, 07-06-2021 07:18 PM
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    • Replies: 23
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    07-14-2021, 09:20 PM Go to last post
  12. 1903 Bayonet repair and rust removal....

    Regarding the title I,m reluctant to use the word restoration after the excellent work thats been done recently on the Halftrack and the Kettenkrad...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 10-21-2014 05:59 PM
    1903, bayonet, removal, repair, rust
    • Replies: 5
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    10-22-2014, 09:19 AM Go to last post
  13. 1903A3 spring/follower detached part

    I was cleaning the rifle and when I took the spring and follower apart the metal piece that captures the back of the spring came off. Looks like it...

    Started by 25-5‎, 12-23-2016 06:19 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,038
    01-05-2017, 11:52 PM Go to last post
  14. 1905-R sporter restored!

    Here's a Ross 1905-R factory sporter I just finished. Sorry I know its not a milsurp, but rather a sister of a military rifle. When it came to me...

    Started by flying pig‎, 06-12-2015 12:42 AM
    1905r, restored, sporter
    • Replies: 5
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    07-09-2015, 07:03 PM Go to last post
  15. 1909 Argentine

    Before: After: This was an unissued specimen which was badly stored near a humidity source. Also has some handling marks on the wood....

    Started by MasterChief‎, 12-28-2009 12:34 PM
    1909, argentine
    • Replies: 2
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    12-29-2009, 04:16 PM Go to last post
  16. 1910 Erfurt K98

    I recently picked up a 1910 Erfurt K98. I must apologise that I did not take enough pre photos (sorry Patrick, Badger et al). I washed the stock and...

    Started by GRF‎, 06-07-2011 11:38 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    1910, erfurt, k98
    • Replies: 12
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    07-30-2011, 11:20 AM Go to last post
  17. 1910 NZ Sht LE Mk1 restored

    In 1910 the NZ Defence force imported from BSA, parts to rebuild its Sht LE Mk1's which had been in service with the Mounted Rifles since 1905 to...

    Started by Roy‎, 07-28-2018 08:03 AM
    1910, mk1, restored, sht
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,339
    07-28-2018, 08:33 AM Go to last post
  18. 1912 SMLE Enfield Retoration Project Wrap-up

    I am in the final stages of bring a sporterized version of this rifle back to its full military condition. It had a FTR, maybe done by BSA, so I'm...

    Started by Longlee‎, 08-28-2018 11:15 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,915
    09-11-2018, 10:54 AM Go to last post
  19. 1917 SSA No1 Mk3* with Australian service marking resto (Pic heavy thread)

    I found this a few weeks ago, posted in this thread here and how lucky i got with it as i did not really take the time to examine it properly....

    Started by BushyFromOz‎, 02-12-2017 12:37 AM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,175
    03-02-2017, 08:53 PM Go to last post
  20. 1918 Lithgow Restoration .....

    One for our Australian friends. A 1918 Lithgow I just finished. It was MA/FTR 1954 and out of Indian service. A customer from Augusta, Georgia...

    Started by Brian Dick‎, 05-04-2011 08:47 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,815
    05-07-2011, 06:25 AM Go to last post

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