Remington 12C

**Rick** · 07-03-2010, 01:44 PM

Sadly no. He's trying to get a part for the ejector. I guess it's being made in Bum Rush, Egypt because it's taking forever to get it. I will post pics once I get my grubby mits on it again.

**hunter63** · 07-03-2010, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the up-date, I missed this thread, the first time around, started when I was turkey hunting.
Cool project, I had one that lasted over a year, was still worth it in the end.
(Also gave me time to raise cash at the time)

**Winnie** · 07-03-2010, 05:20 PM

OK, I'll pop in from time to time then.

**Rick** · 07-28-2010, 05:20 PM

Just to update everyone....the gunsmith finally finished work on the little 12C. He's been waiting on a part to come in. He swedged the barrel and replace the firing pin and a part on the extractor. You won't believe what he charged me.......$37.40. I nearly fell over. His time swedging the barrel was worth that. So I have no complaints with him.

Now I'll start work on the furniture. I'm going to replace the butt and the forearm and give the metal a cleaning. I don't want to remove any of the patina but I think a light cleaning with 0000 steel wool and a little oil will help it. Pics on progress.

**Ken** · 07-28-2010, 05:27 PM

Be careful! You can get some nasty splinters from that 0000 steel wool.

**SARKY** · 07-29-2010, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Winnie

I don't pop in this section often, but it's good to see a senior citizen being given a full medical and rebuild. I'll follow with interest. Oh just out of interst, what finish will you put on the stock?

Miss Winnie,
when are you going to come across the pond to visit so we can take you to the range and shoot some real guns???

**Winnie** · 07-29-2010, 03:50 AM

Oh I used to do the real guns thing, Sarky. Until the laws changed I had quite a selection.
I was planning a surprise trip this November, but that nasty little word "redundancy" has scuppered that idea! Anyone need an Environmental Scientist?

**Rick** · 07-29-2010, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Sarky

shoot some real guns???

What the?! My .22 is real. (sniff) It shoots real bullets. (wipes tear) I'm tellin' mom.

**Rick** · 09-10-2010, 01:22 PM

Well, it's been a while but the raw stocks are finally in. I'll be starting on the fit and finish this week. More to come!!!

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**Swamprat1958** · 09-10-2010, 01:49 PM

Rick I somehow missed this thread when you first started it months ago. It is terrific that you are breathing new life into the little Remington. I have several older guns that I use and love.

If it were me I would stain the wood as dark as possible to match the finish on the old stock and forearm. Just a personal preference, but those old dark stocks just look right on an old weapon.

**Rick** · 09-10-2010, 04:18 PM

I agree. I'm thinking about a dark oak stain that should come out about the same as the existing stock. You can see from the pic how bad the stock was broken. I've removed all the nails and repaired the wood and it's actually pretty solid. I'd like to have the grand kids use it so I want to make certain it won't fall apart on them. I'll keep the originals, however, and if the gun does go to another home after I'm long gone the original stocks can go right along with it.

**hunter63** · 09-10-2010, 06:21 PM

Outstanding, you gotta love those old guns....Makes you wonder how the stock got broken and who carried it....Yeah, love those old guns.....
Congrats

**Rick** · 09-10-2010, 06:55 PM

That's exactly how I feel about old "stuff". There is a story there for every nick and scratch and I'd love to just sit down with the person that did it and hear about every footstep they took with it. I have a connection to antiques I just can't explain any other way. They sort of speak to me.

**Winnie** · 09-11-2010, 09:43 AM

I'm really looking forward to the completed article. I think you're right on the finish. That old gun needs a darker colour on the stock. It's restoration, not good as new.

**2dumb2kwit** · 09-12-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Rick

That's exactly how I feel about old "stuff". There is a story there for every nick and scratch and I'd love to just sit down with the person that did it and hear about every footstep they took with it. I have a connection to antiques I just can't explain any other way. They sort of speak to me.

I understand, 100%.
I was starting to think that I was the only one! LOL

(That thinks that way......not that understands you.) LOL

**hunter63** · 09-12-2010, 01:41 PM

I feel that way as well, I can look around my small collection of antiques and just feel the hard work, sweat, good times/bad times.......time travel.

I make it a point to take out my grandfathers, fathers, uncles, father in law, brother in law, guns/fishing rods, tools, seems like I'm with them again........
Looking forward to the finished "project" as well.

**Swamprat1958** · 09-12-2010, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by hunter63

I feel that way as well, I can look around my small collection of antiques and just feel the hard work, sweat, good times/bad times.......time travel.

I make it a point to take out my grandfathers, fathers, uncles, father in law, brother in law, guns/fishing rods, tools, seems like I'm with them again........
Looking forward to the finished "project" as well.

It sounds like we are all kindred spirits when it comes to old stuff. Guns were never made to put in a cabinet and looked at, they were meant to be used and appreciated.

I bought an old .22 rifle from the estate of an old gentleman who took me squirrel hunting as a kid. When I bought it I planned to have it as a keep sake, but after thinking about it a month or so I took it out shot it and it is now one of my favorites. That old gentleman has been dead and gone for over 25 years, but he still gets to go squirrel hunting with me every fall and spring.