I can only speak to the cheekpad but it looks to be original. Russet vegetable-tanned cowhide at 7/8oz. Correct triangular back tack pattern that locks in the stitch from the Randall stitcher.
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I can only speak to the cheekpad but it looks to be original. Russet vegetable-tanned cowhide at 7/8oz. Correct triangular back tack pattern that locks in the stitch from the Randall stitcher.
Great info, thank you all.
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I'm back to making reproduction caps after a bit of a hiatus. Im helping a chap with a set for his Pattern 1918 Scope that is mounted to his MK III* HT. I have here another repro set to...
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Curious if anyone can ID this scope base found on a Mk II sitting in a US marked stock (no NY marks). This seems to be a different variant to what I've seen in photos used on the Mk III's...
Pretty cool to see a rifle sporting the second variant of the Romanian mounts. Unfortunately I dont think it'd be feasible to repro a mounts for this setup. The front mount has an angled post that...
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I'll keep this brief as I wrote a yarn over at GunBoards. I'm a leatherworker with an interest in 19th/20th century military case making and other issued leather goods. I needed a set...
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Hello gents - I've spent the past month or so looking through the available records relating to British leatherworking during both World Wars. I'm a full time leatherworker myself that has trained in...
Hello chaps - finished up this restoration and thought I'd share some photos. I still need to make the appropriate colored 1907 sling but this repro will do for now. I have the bridle leather on...
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Was this a common in theater practice or simply a civilian shortcut?
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Hello chaps - saw this set sell on eBay today for $200 and wanted to get your take on their authenticity. I can't seem to find any information on the B.L. G.L. marking. They're obviously properly...
I've attached some photos of the Gew 98 I own that has bases installed. I'm not sure if these were commercial or military. The cross hatching ornamentation makes me think commercial? I bought it...
Thanks all for your replies. Surpmil, it looks like your mounts are offset? Was this common for these first world war vintage? Im assuming this was to not inhibit the use of stripper clips or a...
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Here's a very helpful article written by a space telescope enthusiast. The information applies to any telescope that has seperated/cloudy lenses. Looks like the glue in question was canadian balsam...
Thanks for your response, Jim. Here's photos of a comparable (identical it seems) scope with the claw mounts intact. Looks like the one in my possession had them removed at some point. I guess that...
Hello gents - I've acquired this German telescope that I believe is military. I post here for two reasons. The first is to find a bit more information as to whether or not this is a military scope,...
I like Fiebings dark brown mixed with cordovan. Perfect service rifle stain.
I generally err on the side of caution when it comes to moldy stocks and immerse fully in acetone or ammonia. Depends what I have on hand. As far as whiting goes - I've had much better success using...
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Ready for some stain and RLO.
Thanks for all of your input so far chaps. I am committed to undoing as much of bubbas work as possible. Once the buttstock was removed I noticed that it still retains the serial number stamp. A...
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Hello gents - I just came into this No. 4 sporter that seems to have all of the hallmarks of a former T sniper. In my miniscule experience I made the judgement that it was likely an original H&H...
Looking for a buttstock. Doesn’t need metal. Cheers chaps