How far should I restore?

kahnjar1 · 19th March 2020, 03:35 AM

I agree...lets see a pic of the gun please. Much easier to judge answers to your questions then.
Meanwhile here are some pics of the serpentine on my Omani matchlock. The serpentine is of course linked to the trigger, and fits inside the stock.
As far as restoration goes, it is a matter of personal taste, but IMHO an old gun should not look new, so some thought perhaps should be given before starting.
Here is a link to a gun which i restored some time a go. It will give you some idea http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24394 To remove the rust I used ONLY white vinegar.
Stu

Fourfirs · 19th March 2020, 11:23 AM

Guys, many thanks, I've added some pictures (it took a while to get them the right size!) I liked the restoration work - with only vinigar! Impresive.

Fourfirs · 19th March 2020, 01:00 PM

Thanks Battara & Khanjar1, I've added some pictures. The stock is broken but can be clammed & glued. The brass bindings are OK too.

Richard G · 19th March 2020, 01:17 PM

See this link posted by Ibrahim.
please see http://omanisilver.com/contents/en-..._Matchlock.html

Richard G · 19th March 2020, 06:03 PM

Maybe this link will work better.
I'm really not too good at this.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25732
Regards
Richard

19th March 2020, 03:35 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	I agree...lets see a pic of the gun please. Much easier to judge answers to your questions then. Meanwhile here are some pics of the serpentine on my Omani matchlock. The serpentine is of course linked to the trigger, and fits inside the stock. As far as restoration goes, it is a matter of personal taste, but IMHO an old gun should not look new, so some thought perhaps should be given before starting. Here is a link to a gun which i restored some time a go. It will give you some idea http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24394 To remove the rust I used ONLY white vinegar. Stu Attached Images

19th March 2020, 01:00 PM	#3
Fourfirs Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 9	Thnaks Thanks Battara & Khanjar1, I've added some pictures. The stock is broken but can be clammed & glued. The brass bindings are OK too.

19th March 2020, 11:23 AM	#2
Fourfirs Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 9	Guys, many thanks, I've added some pictures (it took a while to get them the right size!) I liked the restoration work - with only vinigar! Impresive.

19th March 2020, 01:17 PM	#4
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	See this link posted by Ibrahim. please see http://omanisilver.com/contents/en-..._Matchlock.html

19th March 2020, 06:03 PM	#5
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Maybe this link will work better. I'm really not too good at this. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25732 Regards Richard