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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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  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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  3. 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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  4. 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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    12-29-2010, 08:29 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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  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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    <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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    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...

    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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    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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» Normal Threads
  1. Got RUST? It's easy to remove, here's how.

    This post is for guys who might not know how to deal with minor rust/pitting on small parts or the action/barrel. The thing with rust is it NEVER...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 05-03-2014 04:25 PM
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    • Replies: 46
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    08-03-2014, 05:39 PM Go to last post
  2. No4 Mk1 T Rebuild

    Howdy all. This is a project that I've had in the pipeline for a while now and I have just brought together all the parts I need to begin. I'm hoping...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 08-17-2010 10:18 AM
    7 Pages
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    • Replies: 69
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    02-25-2012, 02:28 AM Go to last post
  3. New fixer-upper 1891 Carcano Cavalry Carbine

    Found this yesterday and asked some advice on the advice forum and ended up picking it up today. Local gun shop find. Original price $249.95...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-26-2011 02:45 PM
    5 Pages
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    1891, carbine, carcano, cavalry, fixerupper
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    04-22-2012, 09:51 PM Go to last post
  4. 1941 Swedish Mauser needs a LOT of help

    I was given a 1941 Swedish Mauser today that has been sitting in a wet environment for months. The action does not look too bad but the trigger does...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-14-2013 05:25 PM
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    • Replies: 58
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    04-22-2013, 09:06 PM Go to last post
  5. Reproduction Ross Rifle Stocks, Fresh Off The Duplicator!

    So earlier this spring I bought a turn-key Radarcarve Duplicator and a bunch of tools, jigs, parts etc from CGNer and Ross forum member Stoggie in...

    Started by flying pig‎, 08-10-2014 03:09 PM
    5 Pages
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    duplicator, fresh, reproduction, rifle, ross, stocks
    • Replies: 46
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    01-15-2018, 04:05 PM Go to last post
  6. longbranch sniper build with modern scope. the purists are screaming..........

    ok.... this was the first enfield i ever bought, payed 250 at a pawn shop. little did i know at the time it would launch my love of enfields. ...

    Started by mrbungle‎, 08-25-2013 10:57 AM
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 48
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    12-02-2013, 12:33 AM Go to last post
  7. 1st post! Ishapore 2a1 sporter restoration

    Hello Milsurps! This is my first thread here, and I hope I fit right in. If you catch me doing something I shouldn't, please slap me on the head...

    Started by MosinVirus‎, 03-22-2016 07:15 PM
    8 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 8
    1st, 2a1, 2a1. ishapore, bedding, foreend, forestock, ishapore, post, restoration, sporter
    • Replies: 75
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    05-06-2016, 02:34 AM Go to last post
  8. Walnut stock for an M40-ish project

    Im in the middle of a Remington M40-ish project. Rem700 barreled action, walnut stock. Im particularily interested in your input on finishing...

    Started by angry_pirate‎, 02-09-2010 11:12 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 42,245
    10-16-2012, 04:07 PM Go to last post
  9. Wink Refurb of 7.62 Range Rifle No4Mk1/3

    Howdy All! Here we go again. I bought this 7.62 No4Mk1/3 range rifle basically because it had a mint heavy barrel in it. When I got a good look at...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 03-30-2011 09:27 PM
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 42,242
    12-25-2011, 05:07 AM Go to last post
  10. Home DIY phosphate/ parkerizing process

    For those who have seen the thread I posted regarding a restoration of a No5 (Jungle carbine ) Bayonet, I mentioned I would write up the process, I...

    Started by bigduke6‎, 03-16-2013 10:47 PM
    diy, home, parkerizing, phosphate or, process
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 41,957
    03-18-2013, 09:57 PM Go to last post
  11. Cleaning an old stock

    I was wondering what produces the best results for cleaning the stocks on my rifles. I am not going to refinish anything and only want to clean...

    Started by cwk‎, 01-08-2012 10:09 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    cleaning, stock
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 39,870
    04-11-2012, 02:57 AM Go to last post
  12. What's the best stain for wood before Linseed oil is applied?

    Hi everyone, Trying to figure out what best off the shelf product could be used to stain used Lee Enfield wood. Reason is: when I get used...

    Started by louthepou‎, 02-06-2009 08:50 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    applied, linseed, oil, stain, wood
    • Replies: 10
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    04-07-2009, 04:38 PM Go to last post
  13. Krag from Norway

    So who knows if a stock for a US Krag will fit a Norweigan Krag.... I see Boyds has a US Krag stock. I'm looking at starting to restore a...

    Started by Brewster‎, 12-11-2006 09:53 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    krag, norway
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 37,828
    12-21-2006, 09:10 PM Go to last post
  14. My new Ross Rifle Mk.III

    Well my Ross Rifle arrived today. The stock is pretty well toast. Which will give me a chance to exercise my limited skills to repair it. ...

    Started by Oatmeal Savage‎, 12-07-2006 11:33 PM
    5 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 5
    mkiii, rifle, ross
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 37,793
    08-25-2009, 09:09 PM Go to last post
  15. Rifle No.7 .22 LR

    I have learned what this is and a buddy of mine knows someone from our shooting club who has one. The problem is there is no conversion bolt. Is it...

    Started by DaveN‎, 06-15-2011 06:44 PM
    9 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 9
    no7, rifle
    • Replies: 83
    • Views: 36,502
    10-15-2012, 08:24 AM Go to last post
  16. G43 Restoration

    Because this is the only place you can go to be excited about the "saving of a life" when it comes to restoring a horribly butchered rifle. Very few...

    Started by m4a3sherman‎, 07-22-2011 11:16 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    g43, restoration
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 36,399
    03-17-2012, 12:29 AM Go to last post
  17. byf 43 Kar98k

    I saw this on Gunbroker last month. The story was "Uncle Elmer brought rifle back from WW11, after his death Mrs Elmer had boyfriend put gun in...

    Started by Milsurp Collector‎, 01-22-2009 12:27 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    byf, kar98k
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 36,319
    01-02-2011, 09:45 AM Go to last post
  18. Vans instant gun blue?

    Hey all, I usually hang out in other areas on here but I had a question about Vans instant gun blue. First I will tell you what I do know about it....

    Started by nhetzer‎, 03-07-2011 01:55 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    blue, gun, instant, vans
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 34,405
    03-30-2011, 04:51 PM Go to last post
  19. Restoring M1 carbine, Garand, No.4Mk2

    I have the two American arms with about 45% of their finish remaining. I obviously want to avoid pitting, rust, etc. While none of them are going to...

    Started by fullm3taljacket‎, 05-21-2015 05:26 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 32,887
    06-01-2015, 11:55 AM Go to last post
  20. No1Mk3 SMLE full restoration - from scratch

    Gday, I recently found a No1MK3 SMLE which im currently getting registered and ill be restoring. I am not doing this for profit and well aware that...

    Started by Vigilant‎, 05-10-2015 02:42 PM
    6 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 6
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 32,250
    11-08-2016, 10:02 PM Go to last post

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