Dull finish on Silver Pigeon

[fishslinger]

The oil finish on my Beretta silver pigeon is very dull looking. I'm looking for a finishing product I could apply to it to give it a bit of a sheen. Not looking to give it a all out refinish or use smithing like tru-oil that will give it a built up plastic look. Just a finishing oil that I can wipe on the will give it some shine. Anyone recommend a product?

 

[dilly]

I am assuming you are referring to the wood parts. I recommend tung oil.

 

[fishslinger]

Yes dilly the wood stock, should of been more clear on that. Thanks for your recommendation.

 

[VictoryXC]

Birchwood Casey (maker of Tru-oil) has a product called "Stock Sheen and Conditioner" that you could look at using.

 

[Maritime Storm]

I always use a good paste wax on my stocks, it builds up to a nice shine over time and protects the wood at the same time.

 

[Oxaye]

I use old English furniture polish on my silver pigeon. Brings it back to new looking. Also takes the water spots out.

 

[VictoryXC]

If you go the wax route, Renaissance Wax is very good.

 

[Stan Semeniuk]

I use polymerized Tung oil on mine from Lee Valley. I do a fair bit of wood work and it's a favorite of mine . You can adjust the sheen of it by cutting it with mineral spirits.

 

[Cesare]

If it's a ' real ' oil finish,... you can wet sand 1000 grit wet/dry paper with Linseed oil.
Let dry for 7-10 days,.. repeat with 1200 grit... let dry 7-10 days.... repeat with 1500... let dry again ... if you like it a bit more sheen you can wet sand again with 2000 grit again with Linseed Oil
Let dry for 3 weeks and put on paste wax if desired