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    Suncorite in 1896? Or 1906 or 1926 or 1936?

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    Im not interested in removing it, only figuring out if it is original. If not then I may move on from there.
    What color did suncorite tend to be?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cautionflamable View Post
    What color did suncorite tend to be
    Black.
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    Test a small spot with a q-tip and some denatured alcohol, (methylated spirits), to see if it comes off. If it’s baked on properly, the solvent won’t touch it. I’ve seen many Sht. Mk.II trainers and even a Martini carbine painted over the years so never say never. Just realize it was done post 1944.

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    I forgot to mention earlier that I've never seen real Suncorite on an Ishapore rifle. I'm not sure what kind of black paint they used, (perhaps whatever was in the cupboard?). If it comes off with acetone and/or MPro-7, I can assure you that it isn't properly baked on Suncorite 259.

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    I was curious since that finish did not come off, when you conserved it did you have a stainless steel carding wheel or only hand "abrasives"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AD-4NA View Post
    did you have a stainless steel carding wheel or only hand "abrasives
    I used a 0000 steel wool that I use for polishing guitar finishes. The finish survived roughly 4 hours in a rolling boil with bronze brushings every half hour or so. The only part of the rifle that had paint on it was the magazine. The paint became gummy and scrubbed away with my thumbs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Surpmil View Post
    Suncorite in 1896? Or 1906 or 1926 or 1936?

    No.
    Thank you for not being condescending or anything. Info on this rifle is scarce and I'm here because I don't know anything. Sorry I guess for not just knowing the full history and nuances of rifle finishes in the 1800's.
    I hate coming to places like this because it takes so much work to sift through crap like this.
    This is my first milsurp, this is my first time researching the history, this is my first time really with any of it.

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    Im not interested in removing the finish if it is real. I know enough to know it isn't "pappys old can of paint"
    This stuff looks and feels just like bluing in person, but it is somehow thick, like an enamel or something. There was ONE area of the rifle that had been clearly painted in the past and this was not difficult to both identify or remove without disturbing the finish beneath.
    The entire rifle appears to be a plain dark bluing and I am not questioning this. The barrel and receiver, however, are the bits in question.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cautionflamable View Post
    I used a 0000 steel wool that I use for polishing guitar finishes. The finish survived roughly 4 hours in a rolling boil with bronze brushings every half hour or so. The only part of the rifle that had paint on it was the magazine. The paint became gummy and scrubbed away with my thumbs.

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    Thank you for not being condescending or anything. Info on this rifle is scarce and I'm here because I don't know anything. Sorry I guess for not just knowing the full history and nuances of rifle finishes in the 1800's.
    I hate coming to places like this because it takes so much work to sift through crap like this.
    This is my first milsurp, this is my first time researching the history, this is my first time really with any of it.

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    Im not interested in removing the finish if it is real. I know enough to know it isn't "pappys old can of paint"
    This stuff looks and feels just like bluing in person, but it is somehow thick, like an enamel or something. There was ONE area of the rifle that had been clearly painted in the past and this was not difficult to both identify or remove without disturbing the finish beneath.
    The entire rifle appears to be a plain dark bluing and I am not questioning this. The barrel and receiver, however, are the bits in question.
    Hang in there sir, you definitely came to the right place to start your information gathering. I believe the Suncorite comment was aimed at those who suggested it (like me) and not yourself. Now I'm wondering about what the hell I scrubbed off my 2A1! A good idea may be to send it Mr. Brian Dickicon and have him examine it. He would probably be able to tell you what it is for sure and also safety check your rifle. Now I am hoping someone comes on here and tells us when the Britishicon or the Indian militaries created and started using Suncorite because I really want to know!

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    The first weapons to leave the Britishicon small arms factories as original with phosphate and baked Suncorite paint applied were Mk.5 Sten guns. Guessing mid to late 1944. Full blown FTR programs after 1944 would have included the baked paint finish over fresh phosphate, (Parkerizing), as standard rustproofing. I've seen many wartime date No.4 rifles that were not refinished with phosphate prior to getting a baked paint job. Guessing the original blue was good enough to just degrease, prep, paint and bake them.

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    I just refinished a 1942 British owned Guide Lamp Division of General Motors M3 SMG in fresh phosphate and Suncorite 259 paint. It looks lovely and is on the way back to the client "as we speak". I refinished two magazines too which HAD to be range tested! First time I've ever fired a grease gun. It's a flawless runner and quite accurate once you get the hang of it. It has a much slower rate of fire than a Sten or L2A3. I told him it needs a period correct suppressor like the Z Force guns used by the Australianicon, New Zealand and British forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII.

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    British modification to M3 Grease Gun ?

    I have seen a number of US Army M3's (never seen the M3A1) in service and have seen
    in private collections Britishicon proofed M3's with a bar spot welded over the magazine catch.
    Never seen it done on a US M3, believe this was done to protect the magazine catch. I should
    add there is a enclosed part to protect the later M3 mag catch

    Did your British M3 also have the modification ?Attachment 118561

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