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Posted: 1/21/2020 8:34:04 PM EDT
Just acquired this. Obviously a ceremonial/ drill rifle.
I would like to restore to original finish. Rifle is in great shape except for the ugly finish. Value as is? Where to send? Cost? Any info would be greatly appreciated. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 8:43:02 PM EDT
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Nick Kaikkonen at Vulcan Gun Restorations can strip the chrome off that rifle and reparkerize it.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 8:50:05 PM EDT
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Thanks but I would hate to have to jump thru the hoops required to send it to Canada.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 9:04:22 PM EDT
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I sent a M1911A1 that was nickel plated to George Roghaar in Florida. He removed the nickel and parkerized it, turned out great and one would be hard pressed to tell it was ever nickel plated. Looks just like any other arsenal rebuilt M1911A1.
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Posted: 1/21/2020 11:18:21 PM EDT
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I sent a M1911A1 that was nickel plated to George Roghaar in Florida. He removed the nickel and parkerized it, turned out great and one would be hard pressed to tell it was ever nickel plated. Looks just like any other arsenal rebuilt M1911A1. |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 6:56:39 AM EDT
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I know it's heresy but it looks really awesome with the nickel. The only ceremonial/drill rifles I've ever seen had been modified so they couldn't be fired, is that the norm or uncommon? Also if it is shootable does the nickel finish affect it negatively?
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Posted: 1/23/2020 7:15:20 AM EDT
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I know it's heresy but it looks really awesome with the nickel. The only ceremonial/drill rifles I've ever seen had been modified so they couldn't be fired, is that the norm or uncommon? Also if it is shootable does the nickel finish affect it negatively? EDIT: Adding picture. (Please excuse the totally awesome 1931 National Match...) 
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Posted: 1/23/2020 3:53:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had a chromed 03 (Mk1) which was fully serviceable, and actually quite accurate. EDIT: Adding picture. (Please excuse the totally awesome 1931 National Match...)
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/42782/IMG_4921_JPG-1245832.JPG Any idea of the serial number or year of yours. Mine is 1910 production. |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 5:40:05 PM EDT
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If it were me, I wouldn't bother with a low# gun resto like this. It looks pretty clean in the photo. Usually drill rifles are beat to crap. I would keep it in the collection as an example and use the money to get one that doesn't need to be sent off.
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Posted: 1/23/2020 9:38:50 PM EDT
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If it were me, I wouldn't bother with a low# gun resto like this. It looks pretty clean in the photo. Usually drill rifles are beat to crap. I would keep it in the collection as an example and use the money to get one that doesn't need to be sent off. But thanks, I really do want to hear differing opinion on this. It looks like deplating and refinishing would be about $400/$500. |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 11:07:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s the conundrum, most guns of this nature are beat to shit, this one is so nice I feel it deserves a restoration. But thanks, I really do want to hear differing opinion on this. It looks like deplating and refinishing would be about $400/$500. |
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Posted: 1/24/2020 8:59:25 AM EDT
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Mine looks the exact same except for the stock. Any idea of the serial number or year of yours. Mine is 1910 production. |
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Posted: 1/24/2020 10:30:07 AM EDT
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That's the conundrum, most guns of this nature are beat to shit, this one is so nice I feel it deserves a restoration. But thanks, I really do want to hear differing opinion on this. It looks like deplating and refinishing would be about $400/$500. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it were me, I wouldn't bother with a low# gun resto like this. It looks pretty clean in the photo. Usually drill rifles are beat to crap. I would keep it in the collection as an example and use the money to get one that doesn't need to be sent off. But thanks, I really do want to hear differing opinion on this. It looks like deplating and refinishing would be about $400/$500.   Attached File |
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