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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:...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
Need a shop to refinish 1866 Trapdoor rifle. Would like someone who is good with doing period, military refinishing. Thanks, Randy
Thought I would share my Springfield Trapdoor project I completed earlier this year. I found this specimen locally for $200, probably a little...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Before: After: This was an unissued specimen which was badly stored near a humidity source. Also has some handling marks on the wood....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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