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29 November 2011, 07:59

Fjold

Stock refinishing question

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

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29 November 2011, 09:25

ramrod340

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

29 November 2011, 10:06

Aaron Little

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.

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01 December 2011, 23:34

Atkinson

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
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Filer, Idaho, 83328
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02 December 2011, 00:04

Brice

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.

Chic Worthing
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02 December 2011, 00:24

Jim Kobe

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

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02 December 2011, 03:11

Atkinson

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

07 December 2011, 12:19

JBrown

quote:
Originally posted by Customstox:
Fjold, given your options to date, I would not hesitate to recommend Aaron.

+1 on Chic's recommendation.

Jason

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