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Even if there was wood to be had, it seems that the loss of age and character patina might not come out looking right. It may not come down to what can be done, but who gets to decide what it needs?
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It looks like an interesting gun. More pictures would be great to see.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) =>/ ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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Even if there was wood to be had, it seems that the loss of age and character patina might not come out looking right. It may not come down to what can be done, but who gets to decide what it needs? This is exactly how I feel. A proper complete wood refinish isn't going to look correct if you leave the part butted to the metal untouched.
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Someone suggested epoxying a layer of veneer around the stock head. This seems like a shade tree mechanic repair to me.
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It's sort of a swivel breech, like a Boyd and Tyler. Probably from the 1890s. I'm with a lot of fellows in that a refinish might not look good on that old gun. I see lots of bruises that might be raised. That's the most I'd do, then add "raw" linseed oil , several applications over time. You might get a proper look with that.
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Someone suggested epoxying a layer of veneer around the stock head. This seems like a shade tree mechanic repair to me. That's the understatement of the year! CJO gave you excellent advice. The quality of his work is all you need to know that his advice should be followed. I like Daryl's advice too... except "Raw" linseed oil as a finish. It takes far too long to cure or crosslink, and remains gummy unless used very sparingly between coats. Just a guess, but I'd guess the original finish contained other resins. If you decide to proceed with refinishing, I'd stay away from any prolonged solvent soaks. Organic solvents will damage and weaken the cellulose and lignin structure of the wood. Soaking should only be used as a last resort when other methods of removing oil were not sufficient. Personally, I wouldn't think of restocking unless the rest of the stock has severe damage, or has been cut too short to be usable.
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Someone suggested epoxying a layer of veneer around the stock head. This seems like a shade tree mechanic repair to me. That's the understatement of the year! CJO gave you excellent advice. The quality of his work is all you need to know that his advice should be followed. I like Daryl's advice too... except "Raw" linseed oil as a finish. It takes far too long to cure or crosslink, and remains gummy unless used very sparingly between coats. Just a guess, but I'd guess the original finish contained other resins. If you decide to proceed with refinishing, I'd stay away from any prolonged solvent soaks. Organic solvents will damage and weaken the cellulose and lignin structure of the wood. Soaking should only be used as a last resort when other methods of removing oil were not sufficient. Personally, I wouldn't think of restocking unless the rest of the stock has severe damage, or has been cut too short to be usable. Why not a re-stock?
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That stock will look like shit with a re-finish. Deep gouges that cannot be fixed without sanding. Put some Timberluxe no.2 on it and,
Leave. It. Alone.
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That stock will look like shit with a re-finish. Deep gouges that cannot be fixed without sanding. Put some Timberluxe no.2 on it and,
Leave. It. Alone.
JR Best advice so far. All, or none. Is that a Darne rotary, or, a Francisque Darne rotary? The opening lever should tell you. Best, Ted
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