Gents -
I have poured through threads until my eyes were blurry trying to find a step-by-step for defarbing. I've been saving up to send my Enfield to Mr. Watts at BR, but decided in the meantime to do some minor work myself and kind of limp it along so that I could at least tote my AS P53 to an event without total embarassment. I don't have another to use at this time, so this one is my only choice....
Therefore, I rely on those here with much more experience than I in the fine arts of CW arms modifications! I may not be bright, but I am willing.
The detailed modern stamp removal, authentic mark stamping and rust blueing process are out of my league I believe. I am comfortable with my abilities to do the wordwork/reform of the stock (thanks to some of the posts I've discovered). Also the refinish woodwork and some of the less skilled metal work, and the installation of the replacement parts (escutcheons, swivels, etc.) - also thanks to the posts from those of you with experience doing this. I have a photograph of a particular rifle that fits my impression, but am at a loss with some of the details of the work involved.
In particular, I would need to strip the blue and brighten the barrel, lock plate, and bands. I do not know how to do this. Your suggestions or guidance with this process, or with any other of those I mentioned would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.
I have poured through threads until my eyes were blurry trying to find a step-by-step for defarbing. I've been saving up to send my Enfield to Mr. Watts at BR, but decided in the meantime to do some minor work myself and kind of limp it along so that I could at least tote my AS P53 to an event without total embarassment. I don't have another to use at this time, so this one is my only choice....
Therefore, I rely on those here with much more experience than I in the fine arts of CW arms modifications! I may not be bright, but I am willing.
The detailed modern stamp removal, authentic mark stamping and rust blueing process are out of my league I believe. I am comfortable with my abilities to do the wordwork/reform of the stock (thanks to some of the posts I've discovered). Also the refinish woodwork and some of the less skilled metal work, and the installation of the replacement parts (escutcheons, swivels, etc.) - also thanks to the posts from those of you with experience doing this. I have a photograph of a particular rifle that fits my impression, but am at a loss with some of the details of the work involved.
In particular, I would need to strip the blue and brighten the barrel, lock plate, and bands. I do not know how to do this. Your suggestions or guidance with this process, or with any other of those I mentioned would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.
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