Back in business

[Todd Watts]

Just to let all of those waiting on defarbs through the Blockade Runner know, I am finally getting my shop set back up after my move, and have started what looks like a long row to hoe to get on top of the stack-o-guns Blockade Runner has been holding for me. I can't handle Enfields just yet because my bluing tanks and gas line are not ready yet, but I have started on the Springfields so if you are one of those, it is in the que. The Enfields should get started on in another couple of weeks. Thanks for everyone's patience because my move proved to take nearly 3 months instead of the 1 I'd been anticipating.

[Curt Schmidt]

Re: Back in business

Hallo!

Thanks for the update.
(I have been patiently waiting.)

Curt

[Clark Badgett]

Re: Back in business

I know I asked sometime in the past, but I ask again. What all is involved in defarbing the '61 Springfield? I'll save the answer this time.

[Todd Watts]

Re: Back in business

I don't mess with the already correct '61 lock plate. It is fine for a real 'Springfield' dated 1861. I have had a couple of guys buy various contractor plate repros and have me use those and they do look good. The real problem is the date. Most guys want an 1861 date so it is "correct" in all periods. But only a couple of the contractors were producing the '61 model by the last months of 1862 and most weren't fielding any until 1863. So to have any of the '61 models that is correct in '61 and most of '62 the only real choice for this model is an 1861 'Springfield' version, and the lockplate for the repros is correct for that purpose. I remove the farb-marks on the barrel and add the "veepeebird" on the barrel if the repro doesn't already have these 3 marks. On the Euroclub, I remove the farb mark on the trigger plate. I strip the wood, lightly sharpen the nose of the comb (on some this is not needed), sand, oil & wax the wood. I apply an inspector's stamp to the lock saddle if the repro doesn't already have that. As with all of the repros, I move the serial number under the breech so it is still stamped on the gun for i.d purposes but is safely out of sight. That's about it for the '61.

[10TnVI]

Re: Back in business

let us know when the enfield backlog is taken care of. Been wanting to get some work done.

[FloridaConscript]

Re: Back in business

let us know when the enfield backlog is taken care of. Been wanting to get some work done.

I'd hate to see Todds mailbox the week after Bummers.....

BR/will prolly send in ol' reliable for some winter work