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Post by Kev on Dec 27, 2009 23:29:27 GMT 1
Any luck with unveiling any markings ?
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Post by Kev on Jul 24, 2011 12:45:01 GMT 1
Just an update on the wrap round construction Czech 303 mags. I have recently found one that was dug up in Austria along with other battlefield finds,so can now presume they were pre 1945.     Any suggestions as how to preserve /clean it to stop further deterioration would be most welcome. ATB Kevin |
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Post by mragu on Jul 24, 2011 16:25:02 GMT 1
How come I can never come up with battlefield dig-ups? Interesting mag and I am sure it has a great history.
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Post by woodsy on Jul 24, 2011 22:06:27 GMT 1
Hi Kev. Another interesting find! Go and buy a couple of litres of diesel and put the mag in that for a week or so. After that, you can scrape the heavily rusted areas with a blunt screwdriver (everyone has at least one of those) rinsing in the diesel as you go. Where there are still traces of blue then use a firm piece of plastic to avoid scratching. It should disassemble easily after soaking and you can work on all surfaces. The end result will give a pleasing well-aged appearance and will not rust again if properly stored. You will be surprised how much blue remains in the lighter rusted areas.
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Post by Kev on Jul 24, 2011 23:53:46 GMT 1
Thanks Rod I'll give it a go and report back.
With the price of diesel over here I hope I can get it covered in 1 litre rather than a couple !
ATB Kevin
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Post by iannrmn on Jul 25, 2011 19:11:54 GMT 1
oxalic acid does wonders with rust and doesnt afect the steal or the blueing
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Post by Kev on Jul 26, 2011 22:55:46 GMT 1
Also ordered some oxalic acid via Ebay.Last time I wanted some to bleach timber with bluestain I could only get it in Industrial quantities.
ATB Kevin
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Post by britplumber on Jul 27, 2011 18:51:58 GMT 1
Kev, Did the mag come from the same guy who had the 2 Thompson SMGs? Found in a cave in Austria?
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Post by Kev on Jul 28, 2011 0:24:39 GMT 1
Dunno brit,I'll have a think what else was on the stall that may ring a bell.
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Post by Kev on Oct 23, 2011 22:22:33 GMT 1
Just an update on the magazine that needed de-rusting. After soaking in diesel the magazine bottom plate slid of quite easily and the spring and internals were in working order and quite good shape. The crud on the mag seemed to be as much some sort of mineral deposit as rust and oxalic acid didn't seem to get to grips with it (but it did take the blueing off) I resorted to brick/patio cleaner (diluted hydrocloric acid) and this did the trick very quickly ! Parts were then washed and rinsed in water before chemicaly blackening them and then oiling.   A marking on the spine can be just made out and looks like a hexagon with what maybe an HK ? inside. .......must try and get a better picture. ATB Kevin |
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Post by daniel on Oct 24, 2011 19:34:29 GMT 1
Nice job Kev!
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Post by Kev on Oct 25, 2011 2:30:46 GMT 1
Went to file the magazine away in a 303 mag box and it didn't fit  ......try as I may it appeared to be too long. After a bit of swearing I compared it to a magazine allready in the box to see what was going on.   ......never noticed all the times I handled it that the curve was completely different ! ATB Kevin |
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Post by britplumber on Oct 25, 2011 16:01:24 GMT 1
Now that is odd, have you tried it with 30 rounds of 303? If its not 303, what rimmed round would it be for?
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Post by wallyg on Oct 26, 2011 0:55:03 GMT 1
8x56r? Just a thought.  |
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Post by britplumber on Oct 26, 2011 11:36:25 GMT 1
The 8x56r mags are oddly straighter than the normal .303 mags rather than being more curved like this one.
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