Tell me more! River Rifle

[kcox418]

Want to see if and what the best method of preserving this from the river???
Thanks

 

[Lampasas Bill]

How did you come by this? Sounds like it could be a fascinating story.

 

[James Brenner]

Keep it submerged in water until you get some expert advice.

 

[VaFredneck]

Chigg has pulled a number of CW rifles from the rivers and is very knowledgeable in preservation of all relics. His Youtube link has his Instagram and Facebook info to contact. Heck he may have even done a vid on preservation of a rifle, he's done other preservation vids. Pardon the pun but ...Killer find !!

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[Conquerordie]

Looks like a Type 2 Lorenz rifle.

 

[JackADriscoll]

I would get a container full of the same water and keep it in there until you get the needed expertise

 

[Sheltowee]

Watched some Aquachigger videos, and found one where he discovered a CW- era rifle. But his was not in nearly as good a condition.

So I'll share my ignorance… and sincerely hope to not offend.

But is this legit? What's the backstory? How is this weapon still intact?

 

[VaFredneck]

Watched some Aquachigger videos, and found one where he discovered a CW- era rifle. But his was not in nearly as good a condition.

So I'll share my ignorance… and sincerely hope to not offend.

But is this legit? What's the backstory? How is this weapon still intact?

Definitely looks legit for a water find with my experience in recovering fresh water relics. Fresh water preserves relics well
.

 

[kcox418]

Watched some Aquachigger videos, and found one where he discovered a CW- era rifle. But his was not in nearly as good a condition.

So I'll share my ignorance… and sincerely hope to not offend.

But is this legit? What's the backstory? How is this weapon still intact?

It's legit as far as I can tell. It was about 30' deep covered in mud and clay. Popped it loose with a magnet after two passes.
The wood is hard and intact .

 

[kcox418]

Definitely looks legit for a water find with my experience in recovering fresh water relics. Fresh water preserves relics well
.

Heard to soak in SP-11 for 4 months-ish.
I've got it in a tub of water for now

 

[kcox418]

Looks like a Type 2 Lorenz rifle.

Good call. It's on Conf side.

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

Going to bookmark this one. Congratulations!

 

[Dispatch]

Want to see if and what the best method of preserving this from the river???
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[kcox418]

Going to bookmark this one. Congratulations!

Thnx

 

[kcox418]

#BUMP

DONE- RESTORATION

 

[kcox418]

Here's her finally preservation… Lots of time to do this & $. But the wood is pretty solid.

 

[Old Soldier]

Keep the wood wet. Do not let it dry out until you have a good idea of what to do next. If possible, in a tank of clean neutral (not acid or alkaline) water. if the wood dries out, it will almost certainly crack and split.

 

[kcox418]

Keep the wood wet. Do not let it dry out until you have a good idea of what to do next. If possible, in a tank of clean neutral (not acid or alkaline) water. if the wood dries out, it will almost certainly crack and split.

I was just following up on my original post from June. This is it completely treated. The. wood and metal both.

 

[ThatDixieGuy]

That really is outstanding. Great job

 

[VaFredneck]

Amazing, what a wall hanger ! I dug a Richmond musket that looks great up on the wall with no wood, you must be over the moon with this recovery, well done Sir.