Search:

Type: Posts; User: CHUCKW; Excluded Forums: Milsurp Knowledge Libraries (READ ONLY)

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    6
    Views
    8,077

    I have completed my sling Conservation (I believe...

    I have completed my sling Conservation (I believe is the proper term). This M1907 sling was very stiff and almost cracked in half so I was looking at a last resort situation to keep it functional. ...
  2. Replies
    6
    Views
    8,077

    Thanks for the reply Kevorino and sorry for my...

    Thanks for the reply Kevorino and sorry for my late reply. I just got done cleaning the sling and applying pure neatsfoot oil to it. I'm going to give this a try myself. I plan on ordering some...
  3. Replies
    6
    Views
    8,077

    Can anyone recommend a good leather restoration...

    Can anyone recommend a good leather restoration shop/expert for this job?
  4. Replies
    6
    Views
    8,077

    I should have been more clear, I am looking for a...

    I should have been more clear, I am looking for a leather restoration expert or shop that can do the work for me. I'm afraid I would make it worse and don't want the cracks to break the sling.
  5. Replies
    6
    Views
    8,077

    M1905 Sling Needs Restoration

    Hi all,

    I've got an M1905 sling dated 1919 that is in dire need of restoration (cracked). Can anyone recommend a good leather restorer?
  6. Parkerized FAL Magazine Conservation/Restoration

    All,

    I have an Israeli FAL magazine with a parkerized finish that needs a little work. It has a 1/8" spot of rust on it. How do I remove, repair, treat this spot?
  7. Replies
    22
    Views
    22,891

    Thanks to everyone for their replies. I will...

    Thanks to everyone for their replies. I will re=read them all and consider my way forward. I am feeling more confident about my Krag now but will be cautious.
  8. Replies
    22
    Views
    22,891

    I have not fired it yet. I wanted to verify that...

    I have not fired it yet. I wanted to verify that the headspace was good first and it doesn't seem to be.

    ---------- Post added at 08:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 AM ----------

    ...
  9. Replies
    22
    Views
    22,891

    Anyone?

    Anyone?
  10. Replies
    22
    Views
    22,891

    1898 Headpsace Out of Whack

    Hey all,

    I just checked the headspace on my 1898 with Clymer go, no-go gauges and the bolt closed on both. Is there a fix for this? I have not fired this gun but would like to. Hope someone can...
  11. Replies
    10
    Views
    10,168

    Didn't notice that. Thanks.

    Didn't notice that. Thanks.
  12. Replies
    10
    Views
    10,168

    Wow! Thanks for the reply. I do not reload...

    Wow! Thanks for the reply. I do not reload 45-70 so I will have to find a case. Do you know of a company that makes 45-70 that is safe to fire in trapdoors?
  13. Replies
    10
    Views
    10,168

    Headspace on 1873 Springfield Trapdoor

    Gents,

    I have a trapdoor that I would like to shoot (with appropriate ammo) but do I need to check headspace? If so, how is this done?
  14. Replies
    6
    Views
    4,027

    Anyone else have this problem? Solutions?

    Anyone else have this problem? Solutions?
  15. Replies
    6
    Views
    4,027

    Front Barrel Band Screw Not Long Enough

    I have a No. 4 Mk. 1* that I am trying to bring back to milsurp condition from sporterized and the screw for the front barrel band is not long enough to span the gap and bite into the threads. The...
  16. Replies
    8
    Views
    3,303

    I'm gonna give it a try. How do I remove the...

    I'm gonna give it a try. How do I remove the brass rivet? I could grind off the head but what do I use to replace it? Any tips on how to repair the "oven cleaner" wood?
  17. Replies
    8
    Views
    3,303

    The for end is already cut off and pretty much...

    The for end is already cut off and pretty much screwed up already. I have purchased a replacement fore end that is missing this piece. It was advertised as a Mk. 2 but the rear of the fore end is...
  18. Replies
    8
    Views
    3,303

    Can it be tapped out with a punch? It looks like...

    Can it be tapped out with a punch? It looks like one side has a head to it like a rivet and the other side is smaller diameter.
  19. Replies
    8
    Views
    3,303

    What is This Part and Its Purpose?

    Hi all, another question about my No. 4 Mk 1; what is this steel band at the rear of the fore end, what is its purpose and can it be moved to another fore end? I believe it is some sort of...
  20. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,767

    Thanks guys. Know anyone with one for sale? I'd...

    Thanks guys. Know anyone with one for sale? I'd rather not spend $400 for a complete set.
  21. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,767

    No. 4 Mk. 1* Stock Detective Work Needed

    Gents,

    I've stripped my old sporterized fore end and found somethings I don't understand. Looking at the photos below, you'll notice a photo of what I believe to be the original barrel band...
  22. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,547

    hhmmmm. Mine shrunk.

    hhmmmm. Mine shrunk.
  23. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,547

    Since I am having to splice this forend together,...

    Since I am having to splice this forend together, can someone give me the proper length of the forend from end to end? The receiver end to the tip at the front sight. When I place the two pieces...
  24. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,679

    Thanks for the info.

    Thanks for the info.
  25. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,679

    Screw Restoration

    How do you restore a buggered up screw head?
Results 1 to 25 of 31
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Raven Rocks