Warning: restorations are not always worthwhile. Often buying a new firearm of the same model is cheaper than restoring an old damaged one. It is worthwhile if a particular firearm has sentimental or historical value.
This is a very common CIL 401 shotgun but with sentimental value. It was left over the winter in an unheated garage and was damaged by humidity and condensation.
Before
After
- The firearm was fully disassembled and passed through a rust conversion process to recover as much of the original blue as possible.
- The stock and forearms were chemically stripped and then treated with linseed oil
- No rebluing was done, but it is an option.
- Adjustable combs, scope or red dot installation, adjustable or different buttplates are all available as options.
- Entire gun underwent a wax coating and buffing to ensure protection from the elements
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