Another Sindi Rifle (Rags to riches)

kahnjar1 · 24th October 2018, 06:51 AM

Acquired at the same auction as the other Sindi and the Rasak/Kariophili posted here earlier, is this rifle which is similar to that posted here and owned by Rickstl http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=jezail
This one however was rescued from a junk pile and was in terrible condition. After many hours of restoration it now at least has a future. Though it still has some minor failings, at least it is no longer junk..........
A series of before and after pics will show how it was, and how it is now.
Stu

kahnjar1 · 24th October 2018, 06:54 AM

More pics

Kubur · 24th October 2018, 09:02 AM

Very nice before and after!
That's a lot of work and a lot of Sindhi guns...

Peter Dekker · 24th October 2018, 10:02 AM

Very sympathetic restoration job! Just the right amount of cleaning everywhere. I'm especially impressed by the way you brought the lock back to life. Well done!

CharlesS · 24th October 2018, 12:37 PM

That's a lot of work, and very nicely done!

Fernando K · 24th October 2018, 12:52 PM

Hello

Only for one question. The oxide was removed by electrolysis or by another method. Thank you

Affectionately

drac2k · 24th October 2018, 01:26 PM

"Abra Kadabra...............must be magic! Congratulations on having the vision to foresee this marvelous transformation and saving a piece of history.

Sajen · 24th October 2018, 06:21 PM

Great work Stu!

TVV · 24th October 2018, 07:47 PM

Great restoration, the way it should be done. As a result, another nice Sindi rifle.

kahnjar1 · 24th October 2018, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hello

Only for one question. The oxide was removed by electrolysis or by another method. Thank you

Affectionately

Hi Fernando,
Soak parts in WHITE VINEGAR.....I use ONLY white vinegar and neutralise with hot water, then spray with CRC 556, after rubbing with domestic PLASTIC dishwash pad.
Stu

kahnjar1 · 24th October 2018, 08:25 PM

Thank you Gentlemen for your kind words. I will have to search for another "project" now. I am always on the look out for worthy restoration jobs.
Stu

rickystl · 25th October 2018, 05:13 PM

Hi Stu

GREAT JOB !!!! The photo of the inside of the lock looked like it had cobwebs !!
Wonderful before and after restoration. Looked like it had been sitting in the corner of a garage for many years. LOL But turned out well. Congrats.

Rick

BANDOOK · 28th October 2018, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Thank you Gentlemen for your kind words. I will have to search for another "project" now. I am always on the look out for worthy restoration jobs.
Stu

EXCELLENT RESTORATION STU
Cheers

Will M · 29th October 2018, 01:11 AM

Stu what a wonderful end result. I do the same kind of work and appreciate the time and effort that goes into these conservations.
Has the integrity of the barrel been compromised? Could you fire it?

kahnjar1 · 29th October 2018, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will M

Stu what a wonderful end result. I do the same kind of work and appreciate the time and effort that goes into these conservations.
Has the integrity of the barrel been compromised? Could you fire it?

Hi Will,
The barrel is very thick wall so probably COULD be fired (with caution), however I do not intend to try.
Stu

24th October 2018, 06:51 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Another Sindi Rifle (Rags to riches) Acquired at the same auction as the other Sindi and the Rasak/Kariophili posted here earlier, is this rifle which is similar to that posted here and owned by Rickstl http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=jezail This one however was rescued from a junk pile and was in terrible condition. After many hours of restoration it now at least has a future. Though it still has some minor failings, at least it is no longer junk.......... A series of before and after pics will show how it was, and how it is now. Stu Attached Images

24th October 2018, 06:54 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	more pics More pics Attached Images

24th October 2018, 09:02 AM	#3
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Very nice before and after! That's a lot of work and a lot of Sindhi guns...

24th October 2018, 10:02 AM	#4
Peter Dekker Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kingdom of the Netherlands Posts: 63	Very sympathetic restoration job! Just the right amount of cleaning everywhere. I'm especially impressed by the way you brought the lock back to life. Well done!

24th October 2018, 12:37 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	That's a lot of work, and very nicely done!

24th October 2018, 12:52 PM	#6
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 669	Hello Only for one question. The oxide was removed by electrolysis or by another method. Thank you Affectionately

24th October 2018, 01:26 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	"Abra Kadabra...............must be magic! Congratulations on having the vision to foresee this marvelous transformation and saving a piece of history.

24th October 2018, 06:21 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Great work Stu!

24th October 2018, 07:47 PM	#9
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,619	Great restoration, the way it should be done. As a result, another nice Sindi rifle.

24th October 2018, 08:25 PM	#11
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Thank you Gentlemen for your kind words. I will have to search for another "project" now. I am always on the look out for worthy restoration jobs. Stu

25th October 2018, 05:13 PM	#12
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Hi Stu GREAT JOB !!!! The photo of the inside of the lock looked like it had cobwebs !! Wonderful before and after restoration. Looked like it had been sitting in the corner of a garage for many years. LOL But turned out well. Congrats. Rick

29th October 2018, 01:11 AM	#14
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	Stu what a wonderful end result. I do the same kind of work and appreciate the time and effort that goes into these conservations. Has the integrity of the barrel been compromised? Could you fire it?