So I just put some money down on a 1917 Eddystone Enfield that came into the shop. Things in great shape save a small hairline crack in the top guard. I should have it home in about a week or so when I get paid. Barrels dated August of 18, so just a few months before the war ended. Bore is in great shape. Lets just say I'm paying less than $400 for it.
[QUOTE=UncleJimmema;51519939]So I just put some money down on a 1917 Eddystone Enfield that came into the shop. Things in great shape save a small hairline crack in the top guard. I should have it home in about a week or so when I get paid. Barrels dated August of 18, so just a few months before the war ended. Bore is in great shape. Lets just say I'm paying less than $400 for it.[/QUOTE]
I'll have to post a pic of mine then, I paid about $500 for it, came with a sling and some bluing is worn, but it shoots well.
Criterion makes barrels for them, but you have to make relief cuts on the eddystone barrels to remove them without cracking the receiver due to the hydraulic torque used to install them.
[QUOTE=MAC21500;51520784]I'll have to post a pic of mine then, I paid about $500 for it, came with a sling and some bluing is worn, but it shoots well.
Criterion makes barrels for them but, you have to make relief cuts on the eddystone barrels to remove them without cracking the receiver due to the hydraulic torque used to install them.[/QUOTE]
Mines got the sling too. I think I'm just going to keep it as is, its only going to gain value after all (as long as I take care of it).
[QUOTE=UncleJimmema;51516514]Why did you use dry steel wool? That's still asking to just scuff the surface. Should have used CLP or some other gun oil to at least make a bit of a buffer between the wool and the finish.
If you want it done right you'd have to reblue it. You could cold blue it yourself but that's going to give you varied results at best.[/QUOTE]
Using oil on the steel wool picks up the oxide, which is abrasive and will fuck up the finish even more than just the wool. Wet steel wool would effectively sand off the finish entirely. Even with it dry, it's better to shake out the rust particles every few wipes. It was a suggestion from the only gun store owner for 20 miles, so I decided to trust his judgement. It seems kind of stupid to trust some old dude in a small town gunstore but the guy's been in business for 50 years. I think he knows what he's talking about.
The M77 got this treatment and the rust is all but gone. There was minor damage done to the existing finish from the wool, but considering it needs to be reblued from the rust spots, it's a non-issue imo. The scuffs are only visible in bright light and could probably be buffed out. The Browning .22 is so badly rusted that it needs a belt sander taken to the outside of the barrel and a total redo on the finish. This is what I get for storing it in a non-airtight steel cabinet in a house that's used solely for storage for 5 years without a dehumidifier.
[QUOTE=zombini;51521396]Using oil on the steel wool picks up the oxide, which is abrasive and will fuck up the finish even more than just the wool. Wet steel wool would effectively sand off the finish entirely. Even with it dry, it's better to shake out the rust particles every few wipes. It was a suggestion from the only gun store owner for 20 miles, so I decided to trust his judgement. It seems kind of stupid to trust some old dude in a small town gunstore but the guy's been in business for 50 years. I think he knows what he's talking about.
The M77 got this treatment and the rust is all but gone. There was minor damage done to the existing finish from the wool, but considering it needs to be reblued from the rust spots, it's a non-issue imo. The scuffs are only visible in bright light and could probably be buffed out. The Browning .22 is so badly rusted that it needs a belt sander taken to the outside of the barrel and a total redo on the finish. This is what I get for storing it in a non-airtight steel cabinet in a house that's used solely for storage for 5 years without a dehumidifier.[/QUOTE]
It's dependant on the oil. REM oil or hoppes sure, but CLP and Slip 2000 aren't your grandpa's gun oil. I clean a lot of freckled guns at my shop, and honestly just CLP and a shop towel do the trick. Steel wool is a last resort.
[QUOTE=UncleJimmema;51522573]It's dependant on the oil. REM oil or hoppes sure, but CLP and Slip 2000 aren't your grandpa's gun oil. I clean a lot of freckled guns at my shop, and honestly just CLP and a shop towel do the trick. Steel wool is a last resort.[/QUOTE]
I have found that CLP does a great job at lubrication and preventative cleaning. It's just not good at rust prevention in my experience. Unless the gun is being used frequently like more than once a month, I would use regular gun oil on the gun instead for storage.
I coat my guns in breakfree CLP and haven't had any rust issues. :v: Then again I handle them all frequently so I have to apply fresh oil just about weekly, so that's probably got something to do with it.
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;51522606]I have found that CLP does a great job at lubrication and preventative cleaning. It's just not good at rust prevention in my experience. Unless the gun is being used frequently like more than once a month, I would use regular gun oil on the gun instead for storage.[/QUOTE]
It's alright for prevention provided that you don't store your guns in gun cases. The soft material loves to absorb the oil of the gun, and the water present in it from humidity then makes direct contact to it. CLP is great for rusty removal though.
I store my long guns in a safe with desiccants in it, and my pistols in either their hard case or wrapped in a silicone cloth.
Its a christmas miracle! The trigger spring for the yankee ghettoblaster arrived and i managed to install it without breaking any other brittle chinesium springs. Hopefully the new ones have actually been heat treated. Next time i decide to brave the 0 degree weather to put some holes insome garbage, ill bring it along.
Somebody's SPIW mag made it into a video!
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Looks like I have some work ahead of me.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/qKWqf9A.jpg?1[/t]
[QUOTE=Levelog;51524972]Looks like I have some work ahead of me.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/qKWqf9A.jpg?1[/t][/QUOTE]
You got your feet in frame, but where are the empty vodka bottles?
Just bought a mini lathe and I'm soon buying a mill.
On top of that I have a plasma cutter and a mig welding machine plus a crap load of grinders and air tools.
What should I make?
make me a custom rear sight for my ruger 9E
Its a pretty standard dovetail, but FUCKING NOWHERE sells a rear sight thats .100 wide.
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;51525437]Just bought a mini lathe and I'm soon buying a mill.
On top of that I have a plasma cutter and a mig welding machine plus a crap load of grinders and air tools.
What should I make?[/QUOTE]
All the standard stuff:
- Overpriced 1911 frames
- As many AR lowers as possible
- Drum magazines for the Ruger 10/22
- AFGs
- Surefire flashlight mounts
- [del]Lightening links[/del] hellooooooo ATF! :v:
[QUOTE=Birdman101;51525463]make me a custom rear sight for my ruger 9E
Its a pretty standard dovetail, but FUCKING NOWHERE sells a rear sight thats .100 wide.[/QUOTE]
I can make you that if you send me a detailed drawing or CAD model or something for me to work off of.
I have all the tools I always wanted but just ran out of ideas and I need practice before I start making anything that I'm going to use on my car :v
[QUOTE=mastermaul;51525376]You got your feet in frame, but where are the empty vodka bottles?[/QUOTE]
I actually moved a quart of whiskey to the table so it was out of frame :v:
[editline]13th December 2016[/editline]
I swear to god this pistol grip is too small for my lower
[QUOTE=Levelog;51524972]Looks like I have some work ahead of me.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/qKWqf9A.jpg?1[/t][/QUOTE]
Feet in frame, arfcommer confirmed.
Not-so-pro-tip: GPU thermal pads don't hold up perfectly as a substitute to electrical tape while using vice grips to put in the bolt catch roll pin.
[QUOTE=Levelog;51526070]Not-so-pro-tip: GPU thermal pads don't hold up perfectly as a substitute to electrical tape while using vice grips to put in the bolt catch roll pin.[/QUOTE]
I used duct tape and a set of channel lock pliers to install mine.
[QUOTE=Lone_Star94;51526138]I used duct tape and a set of channel lock pliers to install mine.[/QUOTE]
The thermal pads held for about 3/4ths of the way down then gave way. Have a bit of a gash near the pin holder but that's why I got a cheap PSA forged for my first build.
My to-be father in law collects M1 garand and i want to get him some sort of novelty garand item for christmas. Anyone know where i might find such items? I havent had much luck on the internet so far.
[QUOTE=Birdman101;51528153]My to-be father in law collects M1 garand and i want to get him some sort of novelty garand item for christmas. Anyone know where i might find such items? I havent had much luck on the internet so far.[/QUOTE]
Maybe a Tapco stock? That's the sort of mocking novelty you get a father-in-law.
A shoestring
remind me again what I should look for in an SMLE MkIII?
Look for a Lithgow. Don't worry about mix/match parts, SMLE bits got swapped around a lot afaik.
[QUOTE=Birdman101;51528153]My to-be father in law collects M1 garand and i want to get him some sort of novelty garand item for christmas. Anyone know where i might find such items? I havent had much luck on the internet so far.[/QUOTE]
You could find him a repro scope mount, grenade adapter, or a Korean era cold weather glove trigger.
I mean, garands are prohibitively expensive so it would be tough to find him something thats not too expensive. Maybe find him one of the gas nuts that will let him shoot commercial ammo. Never hurts to have spares of something like that.
[QUOTE=Birdman101;51528153]My to-be father in law collects M1 garand and i want to get him some sort of novelty garand item for christmas. Anyone know where i might find such items? I havent had much luck on the internet so far.[/QUOTE]
You should look for a grenade adapter or flash hider, but if he's in CA the grenade adapter is illegal IIRC.
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