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Got hands on an Oregon Arms Chipmunk the other day. Although I have nowhere close to the skills several other members have bringing old weapons back to life, I thought I’d chronicle the project.
Tonight, the little rifle got field stripped just to be more familiar with the workings and overall condition.
First thing is the rust. The front sight has the worst of it. The barrel exterior and interior really aren’t too bad, but the front sight is pretty rusted. This is beyond surface rust and will take re-blueing.
The adjustable peep sight has some rust, as does the knurled charging knob.
The stock is in great shape, but will be sanded, Tru-oiled, and waxed.
The bolt has some minor surface rust, but a little oil and Flitz will shine that thing right up. The peep sight assembly has a fair amount of rust, as well.
The bolt face is fouled, but not scarred. Neither is the chamber, so I’m fairly confident the previous owner didn’t dry-fire it often.
Bolt handle is also rust, but I’m considering putting a mirror polish on it, just to see what that will entail
Looking forward to completely disassembling this rifle and starting this project.
Tonight, the little rifle got field stripped just to be more familiar with the workings and overall condition.
First thing is the rust. The front sight has the worst of it. The barrel exterior and interior really aren’t too bad, but the front sight is pretty rusted. This is beyond surface rust and will take re-blueing.
The adjustable peep sight has some rust, as does the knurled charging knob.
The stock is in great shape, but will be sanded, Tru-oiled, and waxed.
The bolt has some minor surface rust, but a little oil and Flitz will shine that thing right up. The peep sight assembly has a fair amount of rust, as well.
The bolt face is fouled, but not scarred. Neither is the chamber, so I’m fairly confident the previous owner didn’t dry-fire it often.
Bolt handle is also rust, but I’m considering putting a mirror polish on it, just to see what that will entail
Looking forward to completely disassembling this rifle and starting this project.