INDIAN MATCHLOCK-TORADOR

kahnjar1 · 22nd April 2015, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

thanks stu,do you polish the wooden parts and stock etc,any particular polish or bees wax,cheers

After cleaning I use linseed oil ONLY.
Stu

BANDOOK · 22nd April 2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

After cleaning I use linseed oil ONLY.
Stu

YES LINSEED IS THE BEST FOR ALL FURNITURE AS IT PENETRATES AND PRESERVES WELL,YOUR MUSKETS LOOK MUCH BETTER FROM THE TIME YOU HAVE GOT THEM SO WELL DONE ON THE RESTORATION ,THANKS FOR THE TIPS
REGARDS

rickystl · 27th April 2015, 08:27 PM

Hi Bandook. That is a really decorative looking Torador. And should clean up nice. My cleaning methods are similar to Stu's. Work's fine.
By the way all, I actually have a spare trigger and spring assembly for a Torador. I bought it online figuring one day I or someone else might need it. Might be the only "spare" around ? LOL

Rick.

BANDOOK · 30th April 2015, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rickystl

Hi Bandook. That is a really decorative looking Torador. And should clean up nice. My cleaning methods are similar to Stu's. Work's fine.
By the way all, I actually have a spare trigger and spring assembly for a Torador. I bought it online figuring one day I or someone else might need it. Might be the only "spare" around ? LOL

Rick.

HI RICK,THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS ,YES SPARES ARE ALWAYS HANDY AND DIFFICULT TO COME ACROSS,DO YOU HAVE ANY TORADORS IN YOUR COLLECTION,PLEASE CAN YOU PUT UP PICTURES HERE,ALSO HOW YOU DISPLAY YOUR GUNS?CHEERS RAJESH

rickystl · 30th April 2015, 06:06 PM

Hi Rajesh. Yes, I do have one Torador in my collection. It's in good condition as-is. But I've decided to make a shooter, so I will be taking the barrel off this weekend and sending it to my gunsmith. It will require the plugged end of the breech being drilled out, with the breech being threaded and a new threaded plug installed. Also, burnishing the bore clean and a new pan cover made. This will also allow the gunsmith and myself to see how the breech end of the barrel is designed. We will take pictures during the process, and I will post here as progress is made. Wish me luck!! LOL.

The photos posted by Stu of his Torador was most helpful in this regard.

I have a third bedroom at home - which is no longer a bedroom LOL - that stores my collection. At present, it's a cluttered mess.

All 4 walls are full, with multiple gun and sword racks, a long table, etc. I'll post pics once it's cleaned up and I order a couple more gun racks. As for display on the walls, I use different sizes of simple "L" hooks, covered with plastic tubing, masking tape, or brown colored electrical tape, depending on what I'm displaying. The rest of the long guns and pistols are mounted in vertical display stands, since there are too many to all display on the walls. I get the wood gun/sword racks from a place in Texas. They will custom make just about anything you want, at very reasonable prices. I can PM you with their information if you like. Rick.

rickystl · 30th April 2015, 06:12 PM

Here's a couple of pics of my Torador...

ward · 30th April 2015, 08:22 PM

linseed oil collects dust and never dries. It will weep if in a hot environment. beeswax with a little bit of olive oil applied hot is a better choice and more traditional.

BANDOOK · 1st May 2015, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rickystl

Here's a couple of pics of my Torador...

YES IT LOOKS IN GREAT NICK AND SHOOTING CONDITION,THOUGH I WOULD NEVER MESS WITH SUCH OLD GUNS,DONT LIKE TO RISK BLASTING THEM
YES ONCE YOU HAVE ORGANISED YOUR ROOM,DO POST PICTURES,WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A LOOK
KIND REGARDS
RAJESH

30th April 2015, 06:12 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Here's a couple of pics of my Torador... Attached Images

27th April 2015, 08:27 PM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Bandook. That is a really decorative looking Torador. And should clean up nice. My cleaning methods are similar to Stu's. Work's fine. By the way all, I actually have a spare trigger and spring assembly for a Torador. I bought it online figuring one day I or someone else might need it. Might be the only "spare" around ? LOL Rick.

30th April 2015, 06:06 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Rajesh. Yes, I do have one Torador in my collection. It's in good condition as-is. But I've decided to make a shooter, so I will be taking the barrel off this weekend and sending it to my gunsmith. It will require the plugged end of the breech being drilled out, with the breech being threaded and a new threaded plug installed. Also, burnishing the bore clean and a new pan cover made. This will also allow the gunsmith and myself to see how the breech end of the barrel is designed. We will take pictures during the process, and I will post here as progress is made. Wish me luck!! LOL. The photos posted by Stu of his Torador was most helpful in this regard. I have a third bedroom at home - which is no longer a bedroom LOL - that stores my collection. At present, it's a cluttered mess. All 4 walls are full, with multiple gun and sword racks, a long table, etc. I'll post pics once it's cleaned up and I order a couple more gun racks. As for display on the walls, I use different sizes of simple "L" hooks, covered with plastic tubing, masking tape, or brown colored electrical tape, depending on what I'm displaying. The rest of the long guns and pistols are mounted in vertical display stands, since there are too many to all display on the walls. I get the wood gun/sword racks from a place in Texas. They will custom make just about anything you want, at very reasonable prices. I can PM you with their information if you like. Rick.

30th April 2015, 08:22 PM	#7
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	linseed oil collects dust and never dries. It will weep if in a hot environment. beeswax with a little bit of olive oil applied hot is a better choice and more traditional.