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I got a nice g grade Lefever several years ago from a store going out of business. It was labeled wall hanger because of the damascus barrels. I knew better. I refinished the stock and re-cut the checker, but lost the pictures from when I took it apart. It needed a new lever spring (thanks Lefever collectors for the part) and a few screw that I did know were missing or I lost. After letting lie for a couple of years , I finally sent it to Buck Hamlin... what a great job he did
He re-cased, re-browned and put it back in working order. It is tight as white is on rice! Good for another 100 years or so
The first shot yesterday at a dove at +40 yards dropped it stone cold... 32" full choke barrels!!!
I love it.
I want to coat the barrels and receiver with lacquer. What products do you guys suggest?
Jerry
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Try boiled linseed oil, warm the barrels slightly with a propane torch and apply with a cleaning patch. Let dry over night and it will harden and last a long time.
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Leave them uncoated. Just keep them protected with a good rust preventative. Linseed oil will gum up and yellow over time.
JR
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God bless America, long live the Republic.
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Pics or it didn't happen
I would love to see some of Buck's current work as I am thing of sending an Ideal grade 20ga LC to him.
Thanks
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watco oil - believe it's what Bachelder used.
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"Linseed oil will gum up and yellow over time."
JR
I don't think so.
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Id just wax and buff a little bit.
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Don't coat it. Just take care of it.
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Use Watco Danish Oil finish neutral
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