1954 Russian SKS -- laminate stock refinished in tung oil

[The Kurgan]

I just rubbed it with 0000 wool before last coat(#6), wiped down with a clean cotton rag. Then gave it a nice coat of tung oil and did not wipe it off after the 20 min, then let it sit for over 30 hrs. Leave it and walk away. I did not use wax.
It came to a nice hard coat.....buffed it with a cotton rag and here it is........................ tried it out on my chinese....I will more than likely install this on my 1950 Tula.

Nice work!! Well done.

 

[The Kurgan]

Dang those are looking nice. Quick q though.. Are you guys putting on a wax of some sort as a last stage, and if so, what kind?

I put some stain on mine and 6 coats of tung oil and am just wondering if it's done lol. It looks great so far but just worried I'm skipping a step.
Thanks

I will give it the occasional wipe down with a Hoppe's cloth (silicone treated).
However, wax is not really necessary.

 

[The Kurgan]

How much does it cost to send out a gun to get parkerized? Is there any way to do that process at home with similar results?

I don't have the confidence or equipment to do it at home. I sent mine out to Barret Arms (CGN'er "murdoc") to have it done.