{"id":289,"date":"2021-02-17T00:12:48","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T00:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/militaryexcess.com\/?p=289"},"modified":"2021-02-17T16:41:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T16:41:37","slug":"how-to-restore-military-surplus-rifles-full-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/militaryexcess.com\/how-to-restore-military-surplus-rifles-full-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to restore military surplus rifles: Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Worried about your old military rifle? Here’s how you can not only salvage it but restore it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An old military surplus rifle can be effectively restored in three easy steps. First, carefully disassemble the rifle, and observe all of the parts. Second, look for any old or damaged parts, and replace them. Lastly, use bluing paste on the metal of your rifle to protect against any potential rust in the future. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow this step by step guide to to have your Rifle restored and in great condition in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you can accomplish anything, you need to figure out exactly what you’re working with. Each and every gun is individual and specific, so it is crucial that you effectively research and find out the specifications of the gun you are restoring. Things such as the year the gun was made, the type of gun it is, the caliber of the bullets it shoots, and how much the weapon is worth in today’s market are all crucial to know before effective progress can be made in its restoration. If you cannot figure this out on your own, your next best option is to take it into a gun store or have it checked by a gunsmith. Once you have all of this information, you are now free to begin disassembling your firearm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you are aware of what you’re working with, Your next task is to carefully disassemble your gun. Slowly and delicately, begin to take the gun apart, and set each of the parts separately from one another, which will make it easier to reassemble later. Again, since the gun is old, it is crucial you are very meticulous while disassembling it, as it is very fragile. … Once your gun is finally disassembled, take a glance at all the parts. If some of them are rare or older, you may not have the appropriate tools to fix it yourself. If this is the case, the best option to contact a gunsmith, as they likely have a lot more tools and parts to assist you in this process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have everything laid out, it is now important to clean everything. Doing this will give the ability to effectively judge what is and is not salvageable. Make sure to have the appropriate tools, such as steel wool and oil. As you begin the process of cleaning, keep a watchful eye out for any signs of rust, dirt, cracks, or anything else that could hinder the overall effectiveness of the gun. If you see any parts or pieces of the gun that are heavily damaged, and likely cannot be repaired, set them off to the side. Hopefully, there aren’t too many pieces that fall into this category, as they will need to be completely replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\nResearch the Gun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Disassemble the Firearm <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clean the Firearm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Replace\/Repair damaged parts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n