Just got a new project. A .50-70 Model 1868 Springfield just arrived at the front door. I have spent a pleasurable evening stripping the old Soldier of ancient grease and surface rust. Barrel has bright sharp rifling and the chamber is smooth and clean. The finish is now a pleasing medium to dark, uniform brown with smooth metal surfaces with no pitting. Got to get started on the stock tomorrow. Now if Buffalo Arms will just get me my brass, mould and dies I can see how she will do on the range. I wonder how long it has been since she was last fired? Too bad most of these rifles can't be traced to see where they served.
Jerry Liles