Thanks for that link, nice to know I can put a protective surface on something but still dull it down....:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Frosty
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Thanks for that link, nice to know I can put a protective surface on something but still dull it down....:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Frosty
Good thread, after reading this I went to CTC got what I needed and oiled all my wood stocks last night. I also installed a composite stock on my Browning A5 to save the 57 year old wood which is in near mint condition (oiled the original wood too). It was very easy to do, don't know why the factory would recommend a gunsmith do the install when it removal is part of a complete cleaning anyway to get at the spring inside. As a bonus the composite stock came with a recoil pad which will help with the slugs.
I never polished between coats of Arrow Wood Finish because I too prefer the satin finish as opposed to glossy. Didn't need that sanding/rottenstone BUT I'm glad I saw that Midway USA video. .....learned something new.
Thanks!
Does waxing the stock not make it slippery? Not sure I'd want a slippery gun stock. The whole point of checkering is to enhance the feel/grip.
no in my experience, it just puts a little harder she'll on it and keeps the water outQuote:
Originally Posted by Ugo
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Here is a question....I just inhereited what appears to be a very old muzzeloader...has the wooden dowel ram rod and double barrell...the stock is in decent shape but it has some nice engravings that are rather tarnished as well as the barrels could use some tidying up.....I am not planning on firing this gun but want it more for a decorative wall hanger....it also came with a very nice looking copper with dog engraved front powder flask.
would you refinish this gun????? and if so how would I go about doing so having never done it before.
sorry to OP maybe I should start my own thread on this one!
I'm not sure what you mean by the engravings are tarnished....are they on a brass plate or into the wood.Quote:
Originally Posted by twostroke
If your undecided as how to refinish it, then get a can of Antique wood Stripper and use it to slowly strip away the grime a layer at a time till you get down to the wood without damaging the surface and see what you're dealing with.
sorry MP the engravings are on brass or metal inlays on the stock....I dont have any info on the gun and only name etc I can make out off it is the last name SMITH engraved and looks like upland dog engravings which are very similar to the copper powder flask as well.........prob a dumb question but not much of an antique gun guru being a double barrel and given the upland engravings I woulda thought it would be an old shotgun...it has the double percussion hammers on it but also a wooden dowel ram rod characteristic of a muzzeloader lol.....i tried to google what I could but couldnt find anything.
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Originally Posted by MikePal
I started my own thread as to not highjack this one......maybe I can get some experts to shed some light for me.
thanks
I use Conservators Wax from Lee Valley. Its less expensive than the Renaissance Wax that some aficionados recommend. I use it both on wood and steel, particularly to protect CCH colours. A small can is enough to for years. I apply it VERY sparingly to checkering and use a soft tooth brush to work it in and clean the points.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ugo