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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. 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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  2. 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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  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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    12-29-2010, 08:29 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. 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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    02-11-2022, 03:44 PM 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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    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...

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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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    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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  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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    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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  1. Winchester 1895 Russian Musket reconfiguration question...

    Hello everyone. I hope to get a bit of help here as I take on this new Winchester project. Some time ago I started looking for a Winchester...

    Started by MosinVirus‎, 05-28-2016 12:11 AM
    1895, musket, question, reconfiguration, russian, winchester
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    MosinVirus
    05-28-2016, 12:11 AM Go to last post

  2. Police trade-in 870 refinish.

    Picked up one of the department trade-ins that where on the market a few months back as a kick around. No clue where it served. Added an OEM extended...

    Started by WarPig1976‎, 03-03-2016 08:04 PM
    870, police, refinish, tradein 12 Attachment(s)
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    WarPig1976
    03-03-2016, 08:04 PM Go to last post

  3. What is this hand guard from?

    I was cleaning up and found this hand guard. Can anyone identify it?It measures 14"'ATTACH]64911

    Started by kanterj‎, 08-24-2015 02:55 PM
    guard, hand 3 Attachment(s)
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    08-24-2015, 02:55 PM Go to last post

  4. Making Cleaning Rods

    I did this for a Chinese Hanyang and figured I'd pass on the how to if anyone else is interested in making the attempt. Local hardware store sells...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 03-09-2014 05:47 PM
    cleaning, making, rods
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    Aragorn243
    03-09-2014, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  5. Need a hole in a receiver filled

    I bought a Remington 40X with a benchrest style bolt stop on it. Someone drilled out the rear hole for the rear sight base to about 9/64" and...

    Started by pastprime‎, 02-09-2014 06:30 PM
    filled, hole, receiver
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    pastprime
    02-09-2014, 06:30 PM Go to last post

  6. New one for me: Martini-Henry refurb

    OK folks, I'll admit, I've been absent from this forum for a while; sorry about that. Will try to do better in 2013. Anyways, I've been spending...

    Started by louthepou‎, 03-14-2013 10:26 PM
    martinihenry, refurb
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    louthepou
    03-14-2013, 10:26 PM Go to last post

  7. I Hollis & sons double gun

    I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I will give it a whirl. I have a I Hollis & sons double gun, it is a 12 gauge on one side...

    Started by tyrone1‎, 04-04-2012 12:48 AM
    double, gun, hollis, sons
    • Replies: 0
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    tyrone1
    04-04-2012, 12:48 AM Go to last post

  8. Fn 49

    Good morning gents, I posted this earlier on the ammo board, but thought the questions I had concerning the re-barreling of my FN 49 was more...

    Started by USMC-EOD‎, 03-21-2012 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    USMC-EOD
    03-21-2012, 04:04 PM Go to last post

  9. M38 Swedish Mauser Restoration

    Several months ago this rifle was brought for my girlfriend to shoot. Long story short, I screwed up and chose a rifle for her that was in pretty...

    Started by Angrypirate‎, 11-01-2011 03:58 AM
    m38, mauser, restoration, swedish
    • Replies: 0
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    Angrypirate
    11-01-2011, 03:58 AM Go to last post

  10. Post Hatcher's Notebook

    Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-30-2010 11:58 AM
    hatcher, notebook
    • Replies: 0
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    Badger
    11-30-2010, 11:58 AM Go to last post

  11. german 8mm m1924 type 2 replacement stock

    Hello iam new and in the process of trying to find a accurate period stock for my 8mm mauser m1924 type 2 and would appriciate any help to find one...

    Started by WFO‎, 09-06-2010 05:25 PM
    8mm, german, m1924, replacement, stock, type
    • Replies: 0
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    WFO
    09-06-2010, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  12. Restoration of a Swedish M-94 Carbine

    Hello All, I am trying to get my hands on a stock, bands and nosecap to resore my Swedish M-94 Carbine. The wood was bubba'd a long time ago. I...

    Started by Drachenblut‎, 07-05-2010 06:59 PM
    carbine, m94, restoration, swedish
    • Replies: 0
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    Drachenblut
    07-05-2010, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  13. Moved: K98 receiver inquiery

    Started by maxfogh‎, 05-24-2010 07:15 AM
    inquiery, k98, receiver
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    maxfogh
    05-24-2010, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  14. No4 MkI Recovery / Refurbish

    I posted it on the LE board. No4 MkI Recovery / Refurbish - Military Surplus Collectors Forums

    Started by JBS‎, 11-23-2009 10:15 AM
    mki, no4, recovery, refurbish
    • Replies: 0
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    JBS
    11-23-2009, 10:15 AM Go to last post

  15. Web strap

    Anyone know where I could get a webbing strap, the type used in an Australia Lithgow HT scope can. I know it's the same or very similar to other...

    Started by tbonesmith‎, 11-11-2009 01:00 AM
    strap, web
    • Replies: 0
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    tbonesmith
    11-11-2009, 01:00 AM Go to last post

  16. No1Mk3 restored (I have to keep the pace!)

    Hi folks, Here's a link to a thread with some pics of my lated restored No1Mk3. Very few problems with this one, except maybe that Spring is...

    Started by louthepou‎, 06-19-2009 08:47 PM
    no1mk3, pace, restored
    • Replies: 0
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    louthepou
    06-19-2009, 08:47 PM Go to last post

  17. Swiss G 11 Question

    Hello, here are 2 pics of my G11. There are 2 markings for that i didnt find any information. The swiss rifles site has also no answer. One is a...

    Started by gunner‎, 06-18-2009 02:30 PM
    question, swiss
    • Replies: 0
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    gunner
    06-18-2009, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  18. Refinished a 1944 Lithgow No1Mk3*

    Hi everyone, Just finished un-bubba-izing this 1944 Lithgow. I didn't refinish the nose cap and band that went on it, I will ask the owner of...

    Started by louthepou‎, 04-14-2009 07:31 PM
    1944, lithgow, no1mk3, refinished
    • Replies: 0
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    louthepou
    04-14-2009, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  19. follow up on Greasy wood, and crack repair

    heres the stock pictured in the earlier post, with the big crack. also i repaired the mill cut for the retaining spring, it was washed out bad, and...

    Started by Chuckindenver‎, 03-26-2009 02:47 PM
    crack, follow, greasy, repair, wood
    • Replies: 0
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    Chuckindenver
    03-26-2009, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  20. Parts for Egyptian Hakim 8mm semi-auto needed

    I need the three gaurd screws for the Hakim.Measured them at .228in dia which converts to 5.81mm dia that are about 26mm long with fine threads that...

    Started by sweede411‎, 03-22-2009 10:24 AM
    8mm, egyptian, hakim, needed, parts, semiauto
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,367
    sweede411
    03-22-2009, 10:24 AM Go to last post
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