No 4s Project

SKScanuck

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Well I started this Sunday.

The first Canidate is a 1943 LB receiver:

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The second is BSA Shirley judging by the serial number (K30 003)

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I just finished cleaning up the barrels. I had to remove the suncorite from one. I used a cardbord box, aluminum foil and citris stripper. It actually took some bluing off too.

No pics of the barrels in this post but I'll take some next week after I strip the bluing of all the parts.

Now here is my quandry. The guns are not going to be "collector pieces" as the bolts will mis match, (yes headspace will be checked) and the parts will likely be various manufacture. So....

I'm thinking of parkerizing both. I was going to blue, well have a gunsmith blue it for me, but i have the set up, capabilities and experience to parkerize.

Anyone see any "big" issues with this considering they are not museum pieces?
 
The BSa has a P and a E on the barrel end of the receiver.

The LB has nothing on the barrel side but it does have a * on the top of the receiver where the barrel attches.

Why do you ask grashopper? :confused:
 
My grandmother worked in the Long Branch factory, inspecting receivers and proofing them. SHe told me she used to stamp an S mark somewhere around the front of the receiver where the barrel interfaces, I'll have to take her my enfield and show me exactly where, but unfortunatly I don't have a Long Branch... yet.
 
If you are not going to keep it exact why not do a nice guncoat rather than
parking it? Parkerizing is an awful finish but a nice guncoat will look close enough but last and protect much better. Of course I am not a purist and would even like to see a nice synthetic(gasp) stock if you could get a full lendth one.
 
I would recommend parkerizing first and then applying GunKote. I’ve never done either, but apparently GunKote adheres better to a surface that has been parkerized and then thoroughly cleaned.

Personally, I would choose parkerizing over bluing anyday. It is a much better protective finish. From what I understand, Long Branch switched to parkerizing all their new rifles and FTR’s about halfway through 1950 when they started up production of No.4 Mk.1*’s again to supply rifles for the Korean War.

I have a 1950 LB and a Savage FTR that are both parkerized.

Good luck!
 
that second reciever looks like it has some rough machineing.

and the font of the serial number stamp look a little different from what I've seen

perhaps not a BSA Shirly, but then again I don't have my book here and I don't actually have a BSA Shirly No4 in my enfield herd :)
 
So what'cha going to end up with at the end of your project Woodchopper? Are you doing your own FTR? Or are you rechambering in something different like 45-70 or a .303 wildcat?
 
So what'cha going to end up with at the end of your project Woodchopper? Are you doing your own FTR? Or are you rechambering in something different like 45-70 or a .303 wildcat?
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Well I know SKScanuck is going for two 303's.

I luv dat rifle and round... :)
 
Doh!

:confused:
Damn, I have to stop cleaning my rifles in enclosed space - must be the Sweets 7.62 fumes I've been breathing! Sorry about the name mistake SKSCanuck, the last post I read was by Woodchopper and for some reason I typed in his name instead of yours.
 
Tudenom said:
So what'cha going to end up with at the end of your project Woodchopper? Are you doing your own FTR? Or are you rechambering in something different like 45-70 or a .303 wildcat?
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:D funny, you hide your own easter eggs this year too :D


actually I've been thinking of a project for some time now :D But I blew my firearms budget on a recent purchace. And I have to keep my options open for another deal that might come up, wife is going to kill me. So my Enfield project is on hold again.
 
"Coatings"

.... One other option, considering that neither is a "Collectors Item", would be to have the parts lightly sandblasted, then "dropped" in a bluing tank. If you live in ,or have access to an Industrial area, there may be companies, other than Gunsmiths, that could do the work cheaper. .... otherwise, cost alone, indicates the Parkerizing ! ..... David K. .....:canadaFlag:
 
Well, I sorted out my keepers and doubles and got it down to one pile. I thought I had it all but on my double check I am short a band screw again..(ahh memories of American Pie - One night at Band Camp!):adult:

Sorry, I got off topic.

Anyhooo...

Here they are:

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Now, if all goes well On Friday night I can strip all the parts, barrels and receivers. I luv working with acid...:bsFlag: :bsFlag:

Anyhow, I'll post a pic of the stripped parts.

The good news is that the Perth Gun Show is Saturday so I might just treat myself to some fresh Radocy.

And yes, if you look at the pictures I need a No4 mag and an ejector screw too...they'll show up soon.
 
Sorry to double bang here but I forgot to mention I will not try to Park the rear sights or Funky metal savage but plate. I actually have a brass one I may polish up.
 
Well I got as far as starting the stocks and stripping a magazine of Suncorite.

I'm doing a No5 project at the same time and it took me two evenings to get the stuff off the gun. I used citrus stripper.

Anyhow the pics:

The stocks after the DBLO and varsol.

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And yes I treated my self to a new jug of Radocy Park :)

The stock after the DBLO - Look at that C-Arrow :canadaFlag:

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and the second one (with a LB):

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Lastly the Mag, the suncorite came off that in minutes.

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And lots of old serial numbers and Savage/LB markings on it.

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:cool: Well, I have completed the Parkerizing...and started to assemble...

The butt stocks have to be fitted and I have some work to do with the final touches but here is one minus the butt.

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The park came out good (Radocy Park)

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The redddish beech stock and grey metal looks really good, IMHO...:redface:

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Anyhow,

I might get this done before bass opens...
 
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