Jak's Refinishing Corporation

Jak's Refinishing Corporation Full Service Repair and Restoration Shop in Boise, ID We offer delivery and pick up services throughout the Boise metro area for your convenience.

Jak's Refinishing Corporation in Boise, ID is a full service repair and restoration shop that specializes in all types of furniture repair and total antique restoration. We offer you fast response and urgent assistance in emergency situations. We are OSHA compliant and are fully insured for our clients' protection.

03/08/2022

Antique guns come in all sizes and shapes. During the late 1800s, the 60-lb “punt” gun could be mounted to the gunwales of a punt boat to hunt waterfowl. Outlawed in the early 1900s, punt guns are extremely rare and highly collectible.

03/03/2022

The Middle Eastern curved scimitar often seemed strange to Medieval Europeans, who largely used straight blades. It comes down to tactics. Middle Eastern warriors didn't wear the same heavy armor when the attacked on horseback, so the lighter, curved shape made it easier for them to attack.

03/01/2022

If you are searching for rare, antique collectible toy cars and vehicles, start with those made in the early 1920s and before from materials including pressed steel and cast iron. Toys crafted from these materials are exceptionally rare today – especially those which are in excellent condition.

02/24/2022

If you are debating among several items, but will only choose one or two of them, take into consideration how it will be display. Look to the size of the case or frame, amount of wall or floor space needed, and other related factors and make you decision based on these.

02/22/2022

While the earliest version of the Mondragón rifle worked well in the climate of northern Mexico, there were problems when used by the Germans in Western Europe. The humid climate and thick mud caused the rifles to malfunction.

02/17/2022

Firing a flintlock musket involves placing powder into the priming pan, loading more powder, a musket-ball, and wadding into the musket's muzzle, and ramming the barrel with a ramrod. Pulling the trigger causes a flint to strike the musket's steel, which produces sparks that ignite the powder.

02/15/2022

When you add in the sword, armor, and horse, arming a Medieval Knight cost a lot of money. But it was definitely worth it. The fighting power of one knight was equal to ten normal soldiers. So 100 knights vs. 1000 soldiers was actually a fair fight.

02/10/2022

The carbine is a smaller, lighter weapon than the rifle or musket. They were originally developed to provide a more mobile gun for cavalry. Most use the same ammunition as regular long guns, but fire it at a slower velocity due to the carbine's shorter barrel.

02/08/2022

The earliest version of the Mondragón rifle worked very well in the hot, arid climate of northern Mexico and had no problem firing if a little dirt or sand was trapped in the mechanism.

02/03/2022

Some of the most sought-after antique weapons are from World War II, from medals to weaponry and even large artillery. The most collectible weapons are WWII handguns, antique rifles, anti-tank equipment, howitzers, and rifles.

02/01/2022

Many Japanese Samurai swords came to the United States during the WWII era. In fact, it’s estimated that U.S. WWII soldiers brought anywhere from 250,000 to 300,000 swords back with them.

01/27/2022

Rimfire cartridges are old designs and mostly obsolete. These cartridges are mostly used in .22 caliber guns for target shooting. It’s a soft cartridge for lower chamber pressures. The cartridge fires when the rim is crushed by the firing pin.

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4057 W Chinden Boulevard
Garden City, ID
83714

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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