INDIAN MATCHLOCK-TORADOR

[BANDOOK]

HI STU,GOOD OBSERVATION,AM BIT SCEPTICAL ON ALTERING OR TOUCHING THINGS COZ A SACRED I MAY DAMAGE THE PARTS,BUT I GUESS I NEED TO START BEING MORE ADVENTURIOUS AND GET THEM RESTORED ,CHEERS

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

HI STU,GOOD OBSERVATION,AM BIT SCEPTICAL ON ALTERING OR TOUCHING THINGS COZ A SACRED I MAY DAMAGE THE PARTS,BUT I GUESS I NEED TO START BEING MORE ADVENTURIOUS AND GET THEM RESTORED ,CHEERS

Hello,

try to use Steel Wool from Grade 00 (fine) to 0000 (superfine) and german oil "Ballistol" (penetrating oil). Steel Wool is not expensive and causes no scratches.
Together with "Ballistol" (everytime after polishing with steel wool) and a lot of time, maybe you can see a damask pattern on the Barrel.


Kind regards Roland

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Roland_M

Hello,

try to use Steel Wool from Grade 00 (fine) to 0000 (superfine) and german oil "Ballistol" (penetrating oil). Steel Wool is not expensive and causes no scratches.
Together with "Ballistol" (everytime after polishing with steel wool) and a lot of time, maybe you can see a damask pattern on the Barrel.


Kind regards Roland

I agree. Do NOT use coarse abrasives. If you can get the barrel off then soak it in pineapple juice. That will also remove crud.
Stu

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I agree. Do NOT use coarse abrasives. If you can get the barrel off then soak it in pineapple juice. That will also remove crud.
Stu

thanks stu,do you polish the wooden parts and stock etc,any particular polish or bees wax,cheers

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

thanks stu,do you polish the wooden parts and stock etc,any particular polish or bees wax,cheers

After cleaning I use linseed oil ONLY.
Stu

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

After cleaning I use linseed oil ONLY.
Stu

YES LINSEED IS THE BEST FOR ALL FURNITURE AS IT PENETRATES AND PRESERVES WELL,YOUR MUSKETS LOOK MUCH BETTER FROM THE TIME YOU HAVE GOT THEM SO WELL DONE ON THE RESTORATION ,THANKS FOR THE TIPS
REGARDS

[rickystl]

Hi Bandook. That is a really decorative looking Torador. And should clean up nice. My cleaning methods are similar to Stu's. Work's fine.
By the way all, I actually have a spare trigger and spring assembly for a Torador. I bought it online figuring one day I or someone else might need it. Might be the only "spare" around ? LOL Rick.

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by Roland_M

Hello,

try to use Steel Wool from Grade 00 (fine) to 0000 (superfine) and german oil "Ballistol" (penetrating oil). Steel Wool is not expensive and causes no scratches.
Together with "Ballistol" (everytime after polishing with steel wool) and a lot of time, maybe you can see a damask pattern on the Barrel.


Kind regards Roland

thanks roland,shall get that done,have used ballistol in the past,its really good except the terrible smell, which remains for long