I fixed Bubba

[Grizzly Adams]

Had this 1944 Long Branch, that someone had sporterized, for years. This is the 39.95 Sarco wood set that I found out about on this site. Forend and hand guards are walnut, while the butt appears to be birch or beech. Was a little concerned about the butt having seen their illustration, but it appears to be new, judging by how the screws went in. Didn't want to alter the contours, so I used nothing but steel wool. Wood is not in bad shape, but there are a few small gouges. Gives it character. Little walnut stain took care of the color difference., followed by an oil finish. Not complete, but I goofed when I ordered the missing parts. thought I had some on hand.

Before.

After

Grizz

 

[smellie]

Looking RATHER spiffy, Grizz!

Nice job.

Let us know how she shoots.
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[D-BOMB]

Looks great! Link to the mentioned wood sets? I need one for a resto.

 

[jbmauser]

Looks much better! Great job! I love seeing milsurps of all sorts brought back to original configuration.

 

[D-BOMB]

Found the link in aothwr thread but it won't let me select Canada as a shipping option, how did you do it?

 

[SW28fan]

Great Job! I just ordered a set of No4 MkII wood from Sarco. Their site was "upgraded" recently they may be having some teething pains.

 

[mattpiloto]

Found the link in aothwr thread but it won't let me select Canada as a shipping option, how did you do it?

x2 I want this for my no4!!!! I have one that looks exactly like OPs, the bubba job is well done, but I want full wood

 

[cote_b]

I love seeing Bubbas work undone Good job!

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Found the link in aothwr thread but it won't let me select Canada as a shipping option, how did you do it?

You've got to go to E shopping contact their int. shipping guy. Should be a link there.

Grizz

 

[07blackwater]

Do you think you could put together a required parts list to de-bubba?

I have one I'd like to restore as well.

Nice work btw.