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    1941 Long Branch Restoration

    This is my most challenging adventure yet.

    I will need some help and advice in attempting to restore this 1941 No4 MkI Long Branch.

    I did not know 100% what I had to work with until the rifle arrived today.

    I was happy to see the barrel is a 5 groove and is in fact numbered to the rifle and stamped 41. (difficult to see but it is there)

    The bolt is also numbered to the rifle, but is clearly a replacement. (I have a unnumbered early LB bolt with button cocking piece - use as a replacement?)

    What are my next steps? Looking to the experts.

    Thank you in advance for your advice and any assistance that can be offered.

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    Looks like I could be wrong about the bolt afterall.

    Started cleaning and revealed the C Broadarrow.

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    Looks good, you can do this !...................

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    The rifle has been completely disassembled. Very dirty and in need of cleaning.

    All of the internal parts are LB and/or C^ stamped.

    My only question is on the trigger guard as it is savage S stamped.

    Comments or input on this are most welcome.

    Thank you.
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    It`s NOT unusual that you find Savage parts on a Long Branch, they were built just across the lake from one another !...............

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    I will also need to re blue.

    I do not mind patina, but the sunocrite is warn off in many areas.

    A mineral salts bath to loosen the paint and to reveal the hidden proof marks.

    I expect comments from the purists on this one

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    I am a Purist of sorts. I don`t mind seeing one taken down & Blued......That is at least protection for the metal, what grinds my gears is when they chop em up !..............

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    CODFan -From what I have seen, you are the LB purist on this forum! These old girls do need a hometown touch. Cannot wait to see it progress. Keep up the nice work.

    Cheers

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    What does the rest of it look like?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CODFan View Post
    A mineral salts bath to loosen the paint
    Would acetone remove Suncorite?
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