Hole removal- 1950 Longbranch

[bgcameron]

It was requested that I post pictures of this when i got the rifle back. The hole was about 3/4" to the left of the "1950" stamp.

The hole repair is pretty good, although i'm a little sad that there are marks left in the area. I wonder if the blueing could be touched up a little more. Any suggestions?

 

[canuck]

The "hole" - what was it? Scope mount or?

 

[bgcameron]

Scope mount as far as i know.

 

[John Sukey]

Looking at the repair, I think it would be a waste of time trying to make it look prettier. Looks very good right now.

 

[louthepou]

Mind you, a little job of cold reblueing probably wouldn't hurt, since the "untouched" metal is pretty dark, I doubt it would contrast as much.

 

[Beater]

get some G96 liquid blue, and a soft wool cloth. take it out of the wood, and rub some on. cant hurt anything, and from what i remember of the color, it should match dam well.
if it was mine, thats what i would do. oil it up after, and let it sit oiled for a day or so.
oh yea.... the hole was for a scope mount, yes

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Pics of the whole rifle? It seems, other then the hole, its in decent shape.

 

[polaris]

like they say, touch it up with some cold blue and you will have a fantastic looking rifle.
BTW this 1950 Longbranch Enfields are one of the nicest and slickest Milsurp rifles on the market.

 

[bgcameron]

get some G96 liquid blue, and a soft wool cloth. take it out of the wood, and rub some on. cant hurt anything, and from what i remember of the color, it should match dam well.
if it was mine, thats what i would do. oil it up after, and let it sit oiled for a day or so.
oh yea.... the hole was for a scope mount, yes

anyone know where to get G96?

 

[bgcameron]

Pics of the whole rifle? It seems, other then the hole, its in decent shape.

I'll get more pictures soon. maybe tomorrow when there is some daylight to make the wood look nice.