My .22 refurb

Armored Metal

Armored Metal

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I got this Lakefield Mossberg single shot for free from a fellow Gunnutz (Thanks again okcorral 1881) and removed the rust with vinegar + 0000 steel whool. The steel got treated with True Blue. The stock was sanded and covered with Tru Oil.

I'm pretty happy with this 1st attempt at refinishing a firearm. I just have to take it out for a test drive before teaching my daughter to shoot with it.

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Good candidate for a DIY refinishing job, looks pretty good! Not sure if you used sandpaper alone on the stock...but always a good idea to get as much of an original finish off with a gentle (Chemical) stripper first. I've used "Circa 1850" on more than a few guns with great results.
 
.22LRGUY said:
Good candidate for a DIY refinishing job, looks pretty good! Not sure if you used sandpaper alone on the stock...but always a good idea to get as much of an original finish off with a gentle (Chemical) stripper first. I've used "Circa 1850" on more than a few guns with great results.
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I watched a bunch of videos on youtube before getting started and used a varnish stripper first. That stuff was strong and stinky!! Finished the job with very fine sandpaper.
 
Armored Metal said:
I got this Lakefield Mossberg single shot for free from a fellow Gunnutz (Thanks again okcorral 1881) and removed the rust with vinegar + 0000 steel whool. The steel got treated with True Blue. The stock was sanded and covered with Tru Oil.

I'm pretty happy with this 1st attempt at refinishing a firearm. I just have to take it out for a test drive before teaching my daughter to shoot with it.


Wow!
You have done a nice job bringing back an old rifle, but what's really special, is what you intend to do with it.
Well Done Sir. Enjoy making the memories with your little girl.
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Hard to mistake that original Cooey stock shape. Nice job. There is always pleasure shooting something you have fixed up. I usually rub the stock down briskly with 0000 steel wool and the finish I used or just some Danish oil. They all mix just fine. I like that baby bum smooth feel it leaves. Then after it has dried for a week I use some paste wax to bring the shine up just a little and protect everything under it. When hand rubbing I roll out the steel wool and cut a pad the size of my palm and rub till I feel heat and then move on. After that rub with a soft flocked cloth. Its the rubbing that actually gives the polish of a hand rubbed finish. Its a lot of work but the payoff is great. Nice resurrection.
 
Sakoman .308 said:
Armored Metal said:
I got this Lakefield Mossberg single shot for free from a fellow Gunnutz (Thanks again okcorral 1881) and removed the rust with vinegar + 0000 steel whool. The steel got treated with True Blue. The stock was sanded and covered with Tru Oil.

I'm pretty happy with this 1st attempt at refinishing a firearm. I just have to take it out for a test drive before teaching my daughter to shoot with it.


Wow!
You have done a nice job bringing back an old rifle, but what's really special, is what you intend to do with it.
Well Done Sir. Enjoy making the memories with your little girl.
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Thank you! Life with a young family has been busy lately and haven't got the chance to take my daughter to the range yet. Maybe this week-end? LFT to it!
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