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Early 80's M94 stock finish
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Gary M.
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January 22, 2018 - 4:29 pm
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Some years ago I picked up a plain jane 94 at a farm auction for $200.  The gun looks like it had only been fired a few times or was meticulously cared for by the former owner.  No nicks or dents in the wood or metal, no rust and no visible bluing loss.

Only thing that bothers me about it is the less than nice what appears to be varnish over otherwise nice looking wood.

Would this have been a factory finish?  There are runs, drips and sags, mainly on the stock.  Looks like it was dipped and just left to hang dry.  Forearm looks OK. 

If so, does anyone know what it may be and the best way to remove it?

I have read about using Citri-Strip and some other chemicals that would remove the what ever it is and not affect the underlying wood or its color.  I figure the best bet is going with the experts.

Any advise would be welcome.

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Citri-strip will remove the finish and not hurt stain. Then you can use Tung Oil. Let the stock dry completely. Use 50/50 Tung Oil and mineral spirits, let it soak in leaving nothing on the surface. Next day use pure Tung Oil as directed. Be sure to get pure Tung Oil, the best gun stock finish ever. There is a detailed thread on this forum on stock finishing.

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January 27, 2018 - 12:53 pm
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Thanks for the reply.

My concern was not removing the stain with whatever removed the yuk over it.

It is not the type of gun that I want the high gloss plastic looking finish, just a nice satin that lets the natural wood grain come through.

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