Remington 512 restoration

[cmann250]

Can anyone recommend a shop or individual to refinish a Remington 512 to its original condition?

This one suffers from misfires along with a cracked stock and splotchy finish. There is no rust on it though.

It’s a sentimental piece, so I’d like it to be pristine again.

 

[natdscott]

What's causing the misfires?

 

[Bstarkey_46947]

I have a 512-X that is sentimental also, my first .22. I don't shoot it a lot but have had a few light strikes (casing hit but did not fire the round). Not fully understanding your situation I can't comment on misfires. I did find this link for a replacement stock:

Remington 512 Stock

WE MANUFACTURE THESE STOCKS FROM SELECT GRADE AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT.A REPRESENATIVE SAMPLE IS SHOWN FOR A REMINGTON MODEL 512 --.22 CALIBER RIFLE. COST FOR THIS STOCK IS 92.00 . A SMALL AMOUNT OF FITTING AND FINISHING IS REQUIRED. WE DO HAVE NICE REPRODUCTION BUTTPLATES FOR THIS MODEL FOR...

gunville.com

Good luck.

 

[cmann250]

I last worked on this rifle 10(?) years ago for misfires. I recall taking the bolt apart and cleaning it out. I test fired about 10 rounds and called it good.

Short of rebluing, I can do the work but I’m finding myself shorter on time these days

 

[55fairlane]

Where are you located....there are a couple really great guys up here in the Ft Wayne area

 

[cmann250]

I’m 2.5 hours from FW. Far, but not too far. PM me if you’d like

 

[Tactically Fat]

I’m 2.5 hours from FW. Far, but not too far. PM me if you’d like

But which direction from FW?

There's a dude near Brownsburg who can probably help if you're 2.5 hours SW of Ft. Wayne. https://www.indygunsmith.com/

 

[DoggyDaddy]

But which direction from FW?

There's a dude near Brownsburg who can probably help if you're 2.5 hours SW of Ft. Wayne. https://www.indygunsmith.com/

Yep, INGO member @Squirt239 .

 

[cmann250]

Lafayette area. I’ll look him up. Thanks for the recommendation