Is this worth restoring?

[express]

This Springfield 67D was given to me and is in pretty bad condition. It is rusty with a broken stock but cycles easily and the barrel appears to be alright. Is it worth restoring? Can I do any or most of it myself? (with guidance of coarse) I don't know what year it is but I really like the design and looks of it and with zero cash into it I could throw a few bucks at it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Hope all of the pics aren't a problem. I just want you to get a good look at it. Thanks

 

[old mossy]

looks like a nice project gun. were you looking to just restore it to its original config,,,,or something like a HD?

 

[express]

looks like a nice project gun. were you looking to just restore it to its original config,,,,or something like a HD?

I'm leaning towards original right now but I wouldn't be apposed to other options. Are there many options for these?

 

[old mossy]

that i dont know. i guess it depends on what you are looking to do with it and how much you can do yourself. i dont believe its a big $$$ shotgun from what ive read. but like i said ,,,could be a fun project gun.

 

[express]

Original it is then. I like the looks too much to change it and to honor it's former owner, it will stay that way. I am willing to do as much as I can myself unless it requires expensive special tools, knowledge etc. I will probably get a gun smith involved at some point to make sure it is all together and functioning. I have many tools and am not afraid to use them but have little experience with this type of project.

 

[old mossy]

go for it. there is a lot of people and knowledge on this site to help you.
most of all ,have fun doing it.
and make sure you keep the pics coming.

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

I'd have the firearm inspected by a qualified gunsmith before you put too much work into it.

If it's just surface rust it shouldn't be a problem, but it the receiver is rusted deep enough to have compromised its structural integrity it would be a lost cause. Better safe than sorry...

 

[John A.]

With that much rust, you may as well break out a brass wire brush on a drill to get the majority of it knocked off of the receiver before you reblue it. If it isn't too bad once you get into it.

I don't know where you could find a replacement stock, but I personally would love to have that gun to try to restore.

 

[old mossy]

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Replaceme ... s-s/55.htm

you can try here for a stock. from what i read,springfield and stevens/savage are very similar.

 

[old mossy]

found this for ya.

 

[express]

thanks guys! the majority of the rust is on the surface. the gun was wrapped in a towel and in a canvas case. when I took the towel off it was stuck to the frame so it obviously got pretty wet at one time. hopefully the inside isn't too bad. I will tear into it after the holidays. probably soak it in a penetrating oil for a few days before I attempt to break anything loose. thanks again mossy!

 

[old mossy]

your welcome. take pics of the progress. have fun.

 

[express]

Finally got around to disassembling tonight. pretty straight forward. this is my first time tearing down a shotgun and surprisingly everything came apart easily. for the most part all of the internals only need a good cleaning. no internal rust to speak of.

I do need help with three things though:

I can't figure out how to get the forend apart. the end collar only turns a little bit but doesn't come off. Any ideas?

The cartridge stop has a pivot screw with a notched round nut (see pic) on the inside. I briefly tried to hold the nut with a screwdriver while turning the screw but they both spin. I'm assuming this comes apart???

Lastly I see the barrel has two notches on the receiver end (see pic) . what special tool is needed to remove the barrel?

 

[911JB]

A product I use to remove rust is Big 45 frontier metal cleaner. It dont look like much, but it works. Plus its inexpensive. http://frontiermetalcleaner.com/

A place I get my replacement stocks at is called Gun Stocks inc. They are 90% [or close] finished stocks, that just need fitting, sanding and finisahing. When I fit them I fit with the butplate installed to get a perfict size/fit. At the receiver I install the stock and mark it with a black marker and remove the excess wood s l o w l e y to make sure I get a perfect fit. http://gunstocksinc.com/ You may need to contact them to see if they have a stock for your shotgun as they dont have everything listed . Or at least they did not the last time I talked with them.


Hope this helps.


JB

 

[old mossy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8MZ6OyQ5Ss

take a look.

 

[express]

thanks JB! I read that big 45 is not recommended for use on cold blued steel. how do I know if my gun is cold or hot blued?

thanks mossy! but did you watch that video? it was kind of painful to watch and I didn't really gain anything. but I do appreciate the effort.

 

[old mossy]

from what i read,,,the barrel is not removable.

 

[911JB]

thanks JB! I read that big 45 is not recommended for use on cold blued steel. how do I know if my gun is cold or hot blued?

thanks mossy! but did you watch that video? it was kind of painful to watch and I didn't really gain anything. but I do appreciate the effort.

Hot blue is used in a factory. Cold blue is usually used by the general public on touch ups. If I was a betting man I would put $100 on it being hot blued.


JB

 

[express]

JB, that's what my research tells me as well. I will order the big 45 and see how clean it comes. after that do I just leave it as is and keep it oiled? or do I have it re blued? paint is definitely out of the question but I'm sure blueing is too costly.

I called gunstocksinc and they can not help. also called numric gun parts and no luck. anyone know of other options for stocks and forends?

 

[old mossy]

try this,,,,
http://www.gun-parts.com/savagestocks/

heres another for parts,,,,
http://www.wisnersinc.com/shotguns/shotgun_start.html