RTI Manlicher 88/90 clean up and finished product

I finally got a day to attend to the dirt and grime and endless rust on this ancient war relic. It turned out great and I am happy with it. Comment below if you would get one yourself based on this one from RTI.

[@TrampConnoisseur]

This is how you unwind for the day

[@theblindsniper9130]

Jesus this thing looks great! The wood turned out way better than I was expecting. Metal too. A bit of pitting but that shine is great!

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Thanks! I was a bit hesitant to get one after watching some of the other vids but it turned out ok. Happy overall.

[@rogerl9169]

Nice Video! You are correct on a good gunsmith screwdriver set, I unfortunately learned that the hard way.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

id get one.. i got a vetterli-carcano from them. refinished it all looks a treat, lugs are nice and crisp no cracks. have some chamber cleaning to finish up and it will be a shooter. RTI guns arent for beginners. they are for folks who are willing to gamble their skills VS what arrives..

[@usna98]

Nice video and great job on the clean up! Looking forward to the range video.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Thanks! Have to get some 8x50r now!

[@theblindsniper9130]

Small world lol

[@firchkn7932]

Turned out good ! Got one also coming.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Thanks! Here’s hoping you got a good one!

[@danieltustin9243]

Looks like the one I received at about the same time. Your stock is much better than mine though. BTW the middle and 3rd barrel bands are on backwards.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Thanks for the insight, I thought they were cause the wear on the front edge. Good eye!

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

Wish I had got one in that good of shape. Unfortunately my receiver, barrel and magazine were covered in 1-2mm deep pits. And no rifling

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Yes, unfortunately it can be a gamble with RTI and I have been somewhat lucky with the two I purchased from them. Still have to shoot it though, been busy with honey do tasks.

[@texascastblast5011]

Turned out really nice, How’s the bore condition

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Thanks! The bore is dirty but plenty of rifling left, it is going to take many cleanings to get it where I like it. The unboxing vid has a shot of it in it.

[@zekejoyd2014]

How do you clean the dirt off of the stock? Can you use water and a rag?

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

You can use some mineral spirits and some 0000 steel wool and if you have some stubborn dirt you can also use a brass brush which will take it off. The steel wool will also get the rust off as well without harming the finish. Then give it a good coat of oil.

[@thomasbussell533]

Hows the bore

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

It’s dark but plenty of rifling left. The unboxing video has a view of it. It should be a shooter.

[@arlo8392]

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