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gunbug
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Gunsmith info for drilligs
#105722 - 21/05/08 06:29 AM

Hi: I am restoring a drilling and need info on taking apart etc. Anyone know where i can get any books on working on drillings. Thank's

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: gunbug]
#105911 - 23/05/08 12:55 PM

I have never come across a book. I am personally not a gunsmith but could be called a "good tinkerer" and have successfully disassembled 3 of my drilling for a good cleaning. Two were side locks and one box lock. Its not really difficult but the key is using the RIGHT tool (screwdrivers) with the right amount of pressure so you dont bugger them (which is easy to do and a unforgettable mistake).

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: kcordell]
#105915 - 23/05/08 01:58 PM

Hi kcordell: did you have to cock the box lock to take the but stock off?I finally got some brass yesterday and found out it fires but it really needs a good cleaning. Thank's Dan

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: gunbug]
#106171 - 27/05/08 01:15 PM

yes, i believe i did.

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: kcordell]
#106176 - 27/05/08 02:29 PM

My Simson boxlock drillings, also have to be cocked in order to remove the butt.

Jeff

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: akjeff]
#106323 - 30/05/08 02:53 AM

Leave them cocked before removing the stock. It will save you a lot of frustration!

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: luv2safari]
#106353 - 30/05/08 01:42 PM

Thank You all. at least it fired so first will be a good cleaning then refinish. Regards Dan

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: gunbug]
#106384 - 31/05/08 04:46 AM

How are you going to refinish it? I am curious as i have a stock I need to as well. How was the original finish done? I am guessing tongue oil or BLO?

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: kcordell]
#106553 - 03/06/08 09:07 AM

Hi: To refinish the stock i am going to use shaftoll and follow the instructions.my wife usually does the wood but i want to try this one myself. i have heard that true oil is good but never tried it. this will be my truck gun but i still would like to make it look nice as i can

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Re: Gunsmith info for drilligs [Re: gunbug]
#106960 - 07/06/08 02:48 PM

Before doing anything to the stock, dessicate the oil accumulated over many years. Put a strong light bulb close and a drip can under the stock. You should do this to the area around the receiver, as it soaks up a lot of oil over years. DON'T let it drip onto the light bulb!!! Have the stock pointed down.

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