Restoring a sporterized P13...

[peregrinvs]

The story of the Dornier "Flying Pencil" recovered from the Channel is just the latest example to make the newspapers.

Not the best analogy TBH. The Dornier is going to be cleaned, stabilised and preserved - not restored.

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[Fazakerley]

So, this one's still in cal .276 then?

No, it's in .303.

Not the best analogy TBH. The Dornier is going to be cleaned, stabilised and preserved - not restored.

Here'a a better example: Handley Page Hampden Restoration

[browningautorifle]

No, it's in .303.

The way I see it then, this restoration is replacing the wood, the barrel, and the receiver isn't original configuration...so what would you have when it's finished? Anything original? Any value to another collector or just sentimental?

[tatou]

Well i'm briefly resurrecting this treads because 2 years ago i stumbled on this rifle for sale and i bought it with the intent of restoring it.
The project has been slow due to Covid but it is now advance enough for me to be convinced it will get done.
Still much to do but it is VERY promising.
I know opinions vary a lot on this rifle but to me it is totally a worthy challenge.
Next update will be in a new tread.