Refinished Jungle Carbine

I acquired a Jungle Carbine last year at a local pawn shop for $150. It was in pretty sad shape and since someone had drilled and tapped it for a scope I figured I couldn't hurt it by attempting to refinish it. I have reblued guns and refinished stocks before, but had never tried parkerizing. So, this was my first attempt.

I got a nice medium grey color (not sure if that was close to the original) and overall it is pretty consistent. It actually looks lighter in the photos that in person because I had to use flash.

Now that it looks better I can't wait to fire it.

daveboy
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Looking good,and in my opinion you did a fine job.

You ought to strip it now Hank and paint it black to be an authentic British finish. Then, when you've done that, pack the fore-end, handguard and butt, and the associated steel parts with a thick grease. Don't forget to include the stock bolt too

I was wondering, looking at Daveboy's result, what other options could have been considered. (the effort and time spent for a home park job is appreciated, Daveboy, don't get me wrong, it shows you took your time). But let's see what could also have been available as far as options go.

Peter, what type of paint would could have been proposed, would it be available of the shelf? Would the metal require to be totally stripped, bare?

Lou

From my industry days, a phosphate finish(parkerizing) was used something like a primer, it helped the paint to stick. General Motors required it on all painted zinc(pot metal) parts.

howzitshoot?

The closest painted finish I have found in the USA to match the British Suncorite paint finish is alumahyde matt black from Brownells

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...UMA-HYDE~%20II

Well done daveboy! I must get one of those carbines some day. I would agree that black paint over the phos would finish off the look of it and provide the most durable finish.

I think the park looks fine. The stock finish looks great.

To satisfy the purests of the board, that parkerizing would be a perfect base for Duracoat. It comes in several different "blacks".

This would also be the perfect time to plug those holes permanently. Fill the holes with new plugs, with the slots above the metal line. Red loctited in place. Filed flush. Then Durafill will blend and cover the plugs on both sides. Then Duracoat "HK Black" over that.

Or ask BDL to paint it in sunkorite for you. That's pretty damn original!

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Or ask BDL to paint it in sunkorite for you. That's pretty damn original!

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Original but it would not mask the screw holes.

I'm showing my ignorance on Enfields. Until now, I had no idea they were painted (did zero research). I knew the Ishapore models were parked and then painted, but had no idea the ones built in Englad were so finished.

I have not fired it yet, but maybe this weekend. If so, will post observations.

daveboy

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I'm showing my ignorance on Enfields.

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Don't worry, you are not alone in this group :)

I still learn new Enfield facts every day. Keep hanging around, it's the best way...

Looking forward to the range report!

Lou

You´re much better off the way it is now rather than having that sh*tty chipped black stove enamel. Think your rifle looks GREAT!

(PS Mine are rust blued).

Just fired it. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised! I expected it to kick like a mule because it is so light, but I was wrong. I have no idea how accurate as I was firing into a hillside just to check operation. But...it did fire and was pleasant to shoot. I'm sure it will be more accurate than my bad eyes will allow.

By the way, thanks for all your input. I have three other Enfields (a beat-up #4, a pristine MKIII* Lithgow, and a new-looking Eddystone P14) so I am sure to be using this newly discovered forum a lot.

daveboy

Enfields can surprise you! I recently aquired a beat up looking #4 for a low price and was thinking about the old saying of ya get what ya pay for when I brought it home. Holy Cow was I wrong ! It shoots every bit as good as my other "better looking" Enfields that I paid more for. There is another saying that applies in this instance......pretty is as pretty does.

And when you shoot it, don't forget the ear protectors. They're Loud!