New here and question

rvans20653 · 07-06-2009, 07:11 PM

Hello, I am new to this spot. I have several milsups. Among them I have a sporterized 1917...(I didn't do it!) I inherited it from my Grandfather. I also have an Enfield NO4 MK1. It was obviously used in combat. The sights are still blackened and the receiver has OD paint on it. My question before I begin to clean and finish this piece is would you try and preserve the paint or get it down to blueing?

GlockMeister · 07-06-2009, 07:29 PM

Hello and welcome to G&G.

Unfortunately, I am not knowledgeable in the area of your question and wouldn't even begin to help you. I do know, if the gun is original, it's best to not touch it. And in some cases, sometimes, even if not original, one, if not qualified or knowledgeable, can sometimes do more harm then good and depending on the item or area in need of repair or restoration, or the value or possible value, it might be best to leave it alone?

But, I'm sure someone with knowledge and experience will be able to assist you far better. Either way, Good luck...

waterdog · 07-06-2009, 08:24 PM

I thinks it's painted, not blued

waterdog · 07-06-2009, 08:29 PM

black, not OD could be wrong I've got an Ishapore 1968 it came painted black barrel,recv

timberlord · 07-07-2009, 08:21 AM

There was an OD green paint used as a rust preventative , on rifles used in the south Pacific or high humid areas. You would see this on No5's mostly and No4's pop up every now and then.
IMHO
I'd leave the OD paint alone , it's supposed to be there.

Photo's ?

Welcome to the forum Rvan !

rvans20653 · 07-07-2009, 10:07 AM

I am going to try and clean it and preserve what OD paint is left. It is very spotty. The rifle probably hasn't been cleaned in 60 years.....

Windwalker · 07-07-2009, 02:49 PM

Welcome to G&G.

07-06-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
rvans20653 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	New here and question Hello, I am new to this spot. I have several milsups. Among them I have a sporterized 1917...(I didn't do it!) I inherited it from my Grandfather. I also have an Enfield NO4 MK1. It was obviously used in combat. The sights are still blackened and the receiver has OD paint on it. My question before I begin to clean and finish this piece is would you try and preserve the paint or get it down to blueing?

07-06-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	Hello and welcome to G&G. Unfortunately, I am not knowledgeable in the area of your question and wouldn't even begin to help you. I do know, if the gun is original, it's best to not touch it. And in some cases, sometimes, even if not original, one, if not qualified or knowledgeable, can sometimes do more harm then good and depending on the item or area in need of repair or restoration, or the value or possible value, it might be best to leave it alone? But, I'm sure someone with knowledge and experience will be able to assist you far better. Either way, Good luck... __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

07-07-2009, 08:21 AM	#5
timberlord Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 412	There was an OD green paint used as a rust preventative , on rifles used in the south Pacific or high humid areas. You would see this on No5's mostly and No4's pop up every now and then. IMHO I'd leave the OD paint alone , it's supposed to be there. Photo's ? Welcome to the forum Rvan ! __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...LongStamp1.jpg Last edited by timberlord; 07-07-2009 at 08:26 AM.

07-07-2009, 02:49 PM	#7
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,097	Welcome to G&G. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it In God I Trust

07-06-2009, 08:24 PM	#3
waterdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 679	I thinks it's painted, not blued

07-06-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
waterdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 679	black, not OD could be wrong I've got an Ishapore 1968 it came painted black barrel,recv

07-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
rvans20653 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	I am going to try and clean it and preserve what OD paint is left. It is very spotty. The rifle probably hasn't been cleaned in 60 years.....