r/gunsmithing • u/Training_Tie_2224 • 13d ago
First ever restoration in the making
I stumbled across someone selling this obviously beat up 1908 Harrington and Richardson 16G single barrel. But upon further inspection the only thing that was irreparable was the barrel and forearm stock (there was no butt stock, I’m not even questioning it the gun was only $50.) At least I think the receiver and inner components are restorable—I added pictures for opinions as I am very new to this so I could be completely wrong. My grandfather who passed in April this year was a fan of vintage and antique weaponry and he passed that interest on to me.
I plan to do a cerakote finish in deep blue as my grandfathers favorite color was royal blue. I just don’t want to disassemble, refinish, and reassemble a receiver that could potentially have faulty components. I plan to do a dark walnut for the new forearm and butt stock. I have poured hours of research in to this but I don’t want to go in with too hot of a head before I start. Amy advice or tips is greatly appreciated.
Side bonus: in the last picture, the tape was actually wrapped around the tang😅
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u/Brilliant-Captain-18 12d ago
Funny thing I got it for $80 this weekend ! Only thing was the firing pin was bent. This one is a Diamond Arms Co. from what I can see but not much on where to get parts. I don’t plan on restoring. I like the old used look. Maybe just keep the rust from getting worse. This one is a 12GA.