A Tale of Shame
02-11-2010, 03:08 PM
#14
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,746
semi - that rifle looks like it was a dandy in its day. I'd say take the hardware off and soak it in some kerosene for a couple days then scrub the rust off it with a toothbrush. As for the barrel, maybe a bit of lapping with JB compound, a new nipple, and give her a try. Maybe a few rounds will get rid of that rust if its not too bad. I actually think she's stil a pretty girl.
02-11-2010, 05:17 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 275
Semi-
With the pipe and scotch and your way with words, I envision you looking like Christopher Walken as The Continental on SNL. I know as you sat and typed, you were wearing a silk smoking jacket. Am I wrong? I think you will do the right thing and fix her up for old time's sake!
With the pipe and scotch and your way with words, I envision you looking like Christopher Walken as The Continental on SNL. I know as you sat and typed, you were wearing a silk smoking jacket. Am I wrong? I think you will do the right thing and fix her up for old time's sake!
02-11-2010, 09:45 PM
#17
Boone & Crockett
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917
Semi - With the pipe and scotch and your way with words, I envision you looking like Christopher Walken as The Continental on SNL. I know as you sat and typed, you were wearing a silk smoking jacket. Am I wrong?
(If Walken were fat, bald, and sitting in his underwear with flip-flops on his feet.)
02-12-2010, 06:43 AM
#20
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Burton, Mi.
Posts: 146
There is nothing better than a pipe full of you favorite, a glass of single malt scotch, and an ol friend. Do yourself a favor and refinish the old friend. If for nothing else the satisfaction you will get from renewing the friendship. Plese show us the progress. p.s. A glass or two of Kentucky Vintage is a good scotch replacement.