Restorations, Antique Parts & Bluing

 

The collector will often have a need to undertake minor repairs or tidy up an antique to maintain its integrity. Sometimes a complete restoration will provide an irresistable challenge. Thoughtful and careful restoration work will greatly enhance the presentation and value of an antique pistol, in addition to providing a fulfilling interest and level of satisfaction in collecting. The links below provide some convenient starting places to source materials, parts and suppliers, find appropriate resources and to view some excellent do-it-yourself videos.

United States

Restoration & Parts

https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/restoration-services/

https://www.jsbrookslongrifles.com/antiquegunrestoration.htm

http://www.partsforantiqueguns.com/

http://stores.butchsantiquegunparts.com/

https://www.flintlocks.com/

https://www.ssfirearms.com 

Bluing/Browning

https://precisionbluing.com/

https://usgunworx.com/bluing.html

 

United Kingdom

Restoration & Parts

https://www.peterdyson.co.uk/

http://www.gibbsgunmakers.com/?page_id=349

https://www.henrykrank.com/general-accessories-spares/spare-parts/flintlock-percussion-locks.html

https://www.blackleyandson.com 

Bluing/Browning

https://www.blackleyandson.com/acatalog/Compounds_and_Solutions_for_Metals.html

http://www.gunrestoration.co.uk/m.au/store/store.php/products/black-oxide-kit-bo1

http://www.gunbluing.com.au/

Australia

Restoration

http://www.mialls.com.au/services/gunsmithing/

Bluing/Browning

https://www.caswellplating.com.au/store/store.php/products/black-oxide-kit-bo1

http://www.gunbluing.com.au/

New Zealand

Restoration

https://www.desertguns.co.nz

Bluing/Browning

https://www.workshopinnovation.co.nz

Restoration Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBjuHUirQeE&list=PLfFYUmF8k-4ZlqtRezB56mEOXklJ83P16