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Lowsonoma21 · 01-26-2010, 03:42 PM

Hmmm. Well I didn't expect that. If it's original I will be getting in touch with some
people in town here, or maybe someone on here has threads on how to
restore/refinish. I'm going to re-search a lot more before I take action. Im going to make sure it gets restored right, and keep it for some time. I was planning on refinishing it and holding on to it for a bit, even when I thought it was a "junker". I will let you know what I do. My first shot is to clean that barrel. Since the barrel is not original, maybe I should just replace it as apposed to clean it. Then again I like the vintage style look, and the fact that it has been handled, but still looks good. All will be taken into consideration. The stock could use a touch up as well. I want to get some good brass cleaner and shine it. I don't want it to shine brand new no marks tho, like I said I like the vintage look. I will see how or who can get the lock shined up with out damaging the art. If you have any pointers feel free to join in, I'm always open for ideas!

Thanks a lot for the help Doug I appreciate it.

01-26-2010, 03:42 PM	#27
Lowsonoma21 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 29	Re: Help! Old Muzzleloader Rifle I.D with detailed Pics! Hmmm. Well I didn't expect that. If it's original I will be getting in touch with some people in town here, or maybe someone on here has threads on how to restore/refinish. I'm going to re-search a lot more before I take action. Im going to make sure it gets restored right, and keep it for some time. I was planning on refinishing it and holding on to it for a bit, even when I thought it was a "junker". I will let you know what I do. My first shot is to clean that barrel. Since the barrel is not original, maybe I should just replace it as apposed to clean it. Then again I like the vintage style look, and the fact that it has been handled, but still looks good. All will be taken into consideration. The stock could use a touch up as well. I want to get some good brass cleaner and shine it. I don't want it to shine brand new no marks tho, like I said I like the vintage look. I will see how or who can get the lock shined up with out damaging the art. If you have any pointers feel free to join in, I'm always open for ideas! Thanks a lot for the help Doug I appreciate it.