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First let me say; thanks Idok for sharing this with us. It is definitely what many of us hope we will find in our "prowling around". Secondly I am glad to see you are willing to invest in its restoration. Rough as it looks, I believe it will still be a worthy piece after the right hands get through with it.
I agree with JD about retaining the original stock if possible. I know MP refers to the Stock Hospital/Doctor often and has had some restored quite well. I am sure he will ring in on this subject.
Thanks again and I am sure glad this didn't wind up on the scrap heap.
Thaine
It ain't ignorance that does the most damage, it's knowing so derned much that ain't so! J. Billings
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I'd never replace the stock,,even with a new one done by G&H (no disrespect to them).
That's the heart and soul of the rifle and it's custom built history.
Restoring the original far better than having to explain that it looked 'just about like this one..' when it's gone.
I don't really see anything in the few photos that'd make me think twice about restoring the rifle completely.
I've seen a lot worse.
Take lots of pics during the restoration to document it's original and restored configuration.
Very nice find.
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Can you share with us the serial number of the action? I don't get to see many Number-caliber rifles that have the serial number.
How much of the work that is needed can you do yourself?
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Not sure what kind or how much advice you want but if that rifle was mine I would remove the stock ASAP.
The front sling swivel needs to be removed first. I would remove the grip cap and buttplate...everything.
Get all the metal away from the wood so you can stop any further rusting, I like Kroil.
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I can't speak for the OP, but I'll bet there are many of us that would love to hear how you'd proceed with a rifle like this one, Mr. petrov.
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Regardless of which way you go with this project this it what the rifle would have looked like when new or when refinished.  
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I can't speak for the OP, but I'll bet there are many of us that would love to hear how you'd proceed with a rifle like this one, Mr. Petrov. Right now I would not do anything until all the damage has been assessed. Sometimes the metal under the stock can be in worse shape then the rest.
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