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Uncle Buck · November 20, 2011, 08:21 AM

Rick,

That looks really nice. Don't jump too fast though when you get started. If you want to maintain the authenticity of the rifle and the whole package, do a lot more research.

The only guns I have ever worked on to restore, I have ruined any historical and therefor $$$$$ value of it. One I really have to kick myself in the head over would have been worth quite a bit of money if I had left it alone.

Removing rust and grime should be a slow, slow process. If it is not going fast enough, you are probably doing it correctly. Swelling and repairing cracks are a sience.

I wish I could tell you how to do it, but I can only tell you how not to do it.

November 20, 2011, 08:21 AM	#2
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Rick, That looks really nice. Don't jump too fast though when you get started. If you want to maintain the authenticity of the rifle and the whole package, do a lot more research. The only guns I have ever worked on to restore, I have ruined any historical and therefor $$$$$ value of it. One I really have to kick myself in the head over would have been worth quite a bit of money if I had left it alone. Removing rust and grime should be a slow, slow process. If it is not going fast enough, you are probably doing it correctly. Swelling and repairing cracks are a sience. I wish I could tell you how to do it, but I can only tell you how not to do it. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.