is the black stainless steel finish on the springfield 1911a1 durable?
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As with most finishes it can scratch. But is is a durable coating. I am a big fan of parerized coatings....But that is a great choice..
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I had one and it was nothing special other than the fact that it was expensive and looked nice. Other than that really just an average gun. Kind of a novelty gun like its big brother. The best guns I've used recently are the XD line from springfield armory, I would pick one of those up and quite a few others before I bought a baby eagle
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Is this a hammerless firearm? \n I can't help wih out seeing pics of it. I suggest going to gunboker.con and join their free forum then go to the ask the experts forun post a couple pics and you should have an answer with in a couple of hrs. Great site.
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FOR A PRO LOOKING FINISH WITHOUT HAVING TO STRIP IT YOU CAN LIGHTLY BUFF IT WITH OOOO STEEL WOOL AND WIPE IT CLEAN\nGET SOME BIRCHWOOD CASEY GUNSTOCK FINISH AND THIN WITH A FEW DROPS OF LIGHTER FLUID\nWIPE ON AND RUB IN TAKING CARE NOT TO GET INTO THE CHECKERING TOO HEAVY\nHANG IT IN A DUST FREE ENVIVONMENT FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS\nTHE FINISH ONCE CURED CAN BE POLISHED OUT WITH SIMPLE CAR WAX AND A SOFT CLOTH\nU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE FINISH\nWE USED THIS TECHNIQUE IN THE GUNSHOP I WORKED IN TO ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF SOME USED GUNS\nREALLY WORKS WELL\nYOU CAN MAKE A DUST BOX OUT OF CARDBOARD AND HANG WITH A COAT HANGER\nYOU SHOULD HAVE ABOUT $6 INVESTED INCLUDING THE LIGHTER FLUID
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It sounds like a K98 Mauser. A qualified gunsmith should be sought to determine its chambering (cartridge size) and condition for use.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nThis is from over 30 years experience... DON'T put any type of chemical on your rifle's metal... you do not know how the chemical will react with the finish or the metal. \n\nThe time proven method of removing light rust from gun metal is to use OOO steel wool with gun oil. Put a light coat of oil on the rusted metal part and lightly rub the steel wool over the affected oiled area. Be patient, do not apply a lot of pressure. In about 10-15 minutes the rust will be removed and if the metal is blued there might be a slight lightening of the blued finish. Generally, lightening of the finish would mean either you rubbed too hard or you did not have enough oil on the metal. You can use the steel wool and oil method successfully without affecting your gun's finish. \n\nGood luck.
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actually, stainless steel can corrode.  There are different grades of stainless based on the amount of nickle, chrome and other additives that protect it from oxidizing, however, if those additives are in too small amounts (as in low grade stainless), it can rust.  It'll still be slower than regular steel but it is not in vincible.
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tattoo picture or just a pic and which one ? the colt in circle or just the colt?  you can click on the gun pics and enlarge it . on the colt autos page the Model 1903/08 Hammerless has a good colt pic on it.\n \n\n\nhttps://www.americaremembers.com/Products/CLISTRE/CLISTRE.asp\n\nhttp://www.coltautos.com/default.asp
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nFirst, before you do anything ... is the rifle loaded?\n\nSecond, it sounds as though the bolt body may be bent or damaged from a previous round fired (perhaps an improperly handloaded round?), and the bolt started to collapse. This is not a receiver problem! A gunsmith should not have to "re-mill" the receiver. And, don't use WD-40 ... I have had bad luck with it and guns.\n\nYour wisest move is to first call Browning and talk with them ... they will suggest that you send the rifle to them for inspection and repair. Take the rifle and its packaging to your local gunsmith for shipment back to Browning ... you can no longer do this yourself! \n\nAs an aside ... I had a similar problem with a Remington 700 ... and they replaced the bolt ... plain and simple. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer!
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Really there a lot of choices Weatherby and Browning are two. I always wanted an Over/Under. What I would do is look for a Dependable Brand and then my main concern be the Scroll Work and How the Wood look. For me, I just get a 20 Ga. they a good light gun and not a lot of Recoil. Many want the Bigger and that fine. But, really look and shop for this gun. Then you have a good dependable gun that looks good and the Wood be one of a kind.
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Some rust on the barrel is normal and a little oil will make it less noticeable unless it is pitted.\nThe SKS will still function in terrible condition. \nAnd none are "PRETTY" when new.\nA basic SKS in USA sells for $89 to $149.\nOne that takes a clip is worth more than the ones with a built in magazine.\nThe sporter stock would  probably cost $49 -$100\nClips are worth $5-$20 each\nAmmo is cheep.  I buy Wolf at Gander Mountain for less than $2 for a box of 20. Gun shows will have it even cheaper.
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Smith & Wesson. I own a couple of them
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Wow, you have quite  a collection! My humble cashe contains A M38 Swedish Mauser, A Iver Johnson made M-1 Carbine & a FEG made Hi Power clone. I wish I had the $$$ to buy more stuff. I've got a wish list that includes a 1897 Winchester Trench, A Semi- Auto Ohio ordinace made 1918BAR copy, and a Fn FAL. Your right about expanding the shooting section beyond hunting also.
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It said that the Precision Bullets are swaged with certified 6/2 lead alloy, and then a unique dry-lube formula is applied, completely encasing the precision lead core. That is awesome, I had never heard of Precision bullets before, I just might have to check them out! Thanks!
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For 35000 USD I can give you the answer or I could say....\n\n\n\n\n\nPortland Type I or II LA(Low Alkaline) mix which meets ASTM 150/97\n\nI don't believe you will reach the goal of 7 for the pH, more likely an 8.5-9 range.  You may want to look at a coating for the penstock, this will equal more work in the future when wall thickness testing has to be done, but if it extends the life another 2-3 years...\n\nI am not an engineer but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but would a chrome be more resistant to corrosion?
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Check with a gunsmith or several gunsmiths.  You'd be surprised at the spare parts they might just have stored away waiting for just such an occasion.  \n\nI found a magazine for an old Mauser pistol this way and iron-sights for my Belgium made .22 caliber Browning automatic.  \n\nGood luck.\n\nH
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Try a Springfield XD in 9mm. I have one in .45 acp and love it. I have put 4000 rounds through it in a month and hasn't failed yet. I have tried every type of round I can get my hands on and have yet to have a failure to feed or a misfire. Springfield has several different combinatios, 3" subcompact, 4" inch and 5" inch barrel lenghts. Every one has a built in accesory rail. In which many other manufatures cost extra for that feature. Just a little advice. Gunbroker.com has several auctions for they many configurations for under $500.