Stock refinishing

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TheWoodsman
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Stock refinishing

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Guys,
I have an O3A3 that was sporterized and has a beautifully carved wood stock that was my dad's. He passed away and I got the gun.

Any recommendations on who could refinish it or how to get it down to the wood? It has polyurethane now.

Thanks for any help.

Denny
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I would guess that a chemical stripper and then sanding would be your best option. Or you could just sand the finish off of it.
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Thanks for the link!
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Denny, that is too pretty to mess with. I would not touch it especially if it was your dad's and your first attempt at a refinish.Gil
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I'd second GLS ON this. Way to intricate to sand on.
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Use a chemical stripper and not sandpaper. The stripper will lift all of the PU off of the wood and you will not lose any of the detail in the carving. There are a number of good alternatives for refinishing such as Polyurethane, Marine Spar varnish, and Tung or boiled Linseed Oil. They come in a variety of finishes from flat mat to high gloss. There are web pages online that can take you step by step through the entire process and help you come out with a superior product that you can be proud of for years.
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Beautiful gun Denny....can't wait to see how it comes out refinished. Truoil may be another option for the refinish also.
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Sweet rifle
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