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Heading to IMA today - Restored 1876 MkII
My son and I are heading to the Easton store to see if we can find 2 MH Mk IIs to restore. We'll post some pictures later today after we see what we can find.
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Last edited by Devious6; 08-04-2013 at 09:38 AM.
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07-05-2013 08:55 AM
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My son and I got to IMA at about 11:00. They had about 25 Mk IIs, most with wrist cracks, some very serious. We found maybe 3 that had butt stocks without cracks. I ended up with a nice 1876 Enfield Mk II and my son grabbed an 1876 LSA with a cracked stock - but one that looks to be repairable.
They had a bunch of Mk IVs - including an entire pallet that were in very nice condition.
There are just a few gouges on the butt stock and perhaps a little wood rot around the rear forearm pin. The only issue I'm a little concerned with is some pitting and rust on the right of the barrel. That may keep me from shooting it - need to see how bad it is before I decide.
Both rifles function. The bore on my sons is beautiful. Mine is caked with gunk but seems to be OK, too.
Here are a few pics of mine.
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Attachment 44245 Attachment 44246
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That's some nasty pitting on the that barrel.!! Did you crack that nut open yet an see under the wood line?
That's mold on the stock too, definitely stored in moist humid environment.
Should clean up nice for display.
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Haven't stripped it down yet. I'll start on the outside and then use penetrating oil on the screws to loosen them...hopefully. There's no mold - the sunlight on the dust makes it shine white outside - it's just caked on dirt.
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World of difference!! Good job...
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Devious, I'm really surprised how nice it cleaned up. Also very good work with the repairs. I think I would leave them just as is, as they look totally appropriate for the age of this rifle. Overall this is an appealing antique piece. Salt Flat
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