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I have a left handed Model 70 that has nice wood on it for a factory gun. The finish is nicked a bit here and there and the checkering could do with some recutting to clean up the lines. Could a professional stock person re-do this to get the grain and figure of the wood to show better?  Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | ||
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Looks like some type of stain/finish combo. Looks to me like there might be some hidden grain. As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
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Its very possible that a proper refinish could revive the stock and show some more figure. Some fo the factory finishes can be rather "cloudy". If you dont have anyone in mind I do stockmaking/finishing and although I am not one of the big names I do great work. http://www.facebook.com/profil...p?id=100001646464847 A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC 682-554-0044 Michael08TDK@yahoo.com | |||
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As a stockmaker and I also restore old rifles such as Holland and Hollands or high dollar doubles and bolt guns I would say that gun has some nice color to it and some grain and that any good refinisher could refinish the wood and recut the checkering to suit you.. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Just an amateur here, but I've had difficulty removing some factory finishes. I suspect many are urethane types. Perhaps some of the pros here can offer some advice. | |||
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Fjold, given your options to date, I would not hesitate to recommend Aaron. | |||
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It's gonna cost way too much to do all that work. You would be better off selling it to me, I need a left hand action. Jim Jim Kobe 10841 Oxborough Ave So Bloomington MN 55437 952.884.6031 Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild | |||
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Brice, Use a epoxy removing brand.. I use Jasco Paint and Epoxy remover..When all else fails, scrape it off with your pocket knife. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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+1 on Chic's recommendation. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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