SW's had some really lousy stain and varnish...low end guns at the time for sure.....they were in business to make money.....the more you spent, the more you got......

There is a 'big' difference in refinishing the wood or metal and "sawing, drilling and latheing the same wood or metal".....but I guess that should be another topic.....kind of like the old lever gun that 'Jo da hunta' drilled the receiver on for a scope or peep....but to each his own, drill & grind away there Sparky......


Great opinions from everyone .....thanks....!.........




Doug