fishinguy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have an old Mossberg New Haven 20ga. It's the first gun I purchased in my youth 30 years ago. Wow!! It was used then, and the stock had been modified slightly to fit the previous owner better. It was a horrible job. However, I can't quite seem to let it go. So I think I'll refinish the wood instead. Once stripped, what would people recommend for the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Grasso Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have an old Mossberg New Haven 20ga. It's the first gun I purchased in my youth 30 years ago. Wow!! It was used then, and the stock had been modified slightly to fit the previous owner better. It was a horrible job. However, I can't quite seem to let it go. So I think I'll refinish the wood instead. Once stripped, what would people recommend for the finish? I guess that would depend on what type of finnish you like. Gloss, satin or oil. A good Neatsfoot oil, handrubbed looks great, the more you do it the better it looks, then a light wax will give you varying degrees of shine. Birchwood-Casey Tru Oil or even better Lin-Speed Oil all put good finishes on stocks. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguy Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I've always had glossy finishes, I figured that would be easier to care for. But I'm sure this gun will see less field time. I like the idea of oil. Is Neatsfoot a brand or type of oil? I assume from that point after a wax, it needs to be waxed after a time in the field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Grasso Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Neatsfoot is a type of natural oil, Lin-Speed is a brand. as for care it's just one more step when you get home and clean them... Mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I did a Remington 700 BDL years ago using Birchwood Casey's Tru Oil. If a chemical remover is used to strip the old finish, then you'll have to do some sanding because the chemicals will raise the grain. I applied 10 coats, with each one drying 24 hours. I applied the coats with my fingers to insure a thin and uniform application, and used Xtra fine steel wool between each coat. After the final coat had hardened for a couple days, I buffed the gloss down to a satin finish using a piece of burlap and then finished with some fine pumice powder, lemon oil, and an old piece of denim. I never liked the glossy factory finish on the BDL's, but back then all I could get in LH was the BDL. It turned out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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