New Anschutz - Update: did refinish

[SHELL SHUCKER]

I refinished it. Just too many scratches, dents and rubs from old paint ect in the old finish. In it's old condition it wasn't a mint collector anyways and it deserved to look beautiful again.

I usually like matte finishes, but I tried to get a semi gloss finish since the original varnish is a sort of semi gloss. I did the finish with Tru-Oil. Most all of the dents steamed out, a couple remain, but to sand them right out would change the stock too much IMO.

Really nice Anschutz fer sure & nice job on the tidy-up. Tru Oil has been my go to finish for eons.

 

[cam1936]

Thanks for the kind words all.

 

[turbo_bird]

Nice work. That's pretty close to my go to on old rifles too. I clean the wood up with acetone and laquer thinner, steam out what I can, then a very light sanding and an oil finish. The difference is amazing sometimes, and I've been surprised to find some pretty nice wood under years of dirt and grime a couple of times.
Kristian

 

[Grain]

Well done!

 

[mctrigger]

Great job! I remember seeing this for sale and was very tempted. It’s a beauty no question. Keep it forever.