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Picked up a 1951 Tula sks at my local Canadian Tire today. BBQ paint and a beat up stock but I just wanted a shooter for my first sks so pretty happy.



Stock went in the oven to melt out the cosmoline.



Couldn't drive the pin out on the gas tube cover so it went in to the mineral spirits with all the other parts



Stock was giving me splinters so sanded it down in the tub because winter. Started with 60 grit, then 120 and finished with 320.



Set up a make shift spray booth again because of winter and I'm in an apartment.



and the final product. Couldn't find a matte clear so it's going to have to wait a bit. Pretty happy with how it turned out for a first timer.



I'll most likely replace the stock with an Archangel because shouldering it my nose is almost touching the receiver cover. Weather permitting I'm hoping to get it out to the range next week to see how the old girl does
 
That`s a running joke with me and my buddy, I tell him to use the bathtub/shower as a paint booth for such projects.

Of course he ignores my suggestions.....and that`s a good thing ,his wife would kill him.....and then ME LOL

Looks good, nice job and a great use of the shower.

Home Depot (maybe RONA too)sells a matte clear coat...Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Ultra cover 2X Flat Matte Clear #268390

Cheers and Merry Christmas !

BB
 
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Your Landlord Must Love You!

I've been putting off fixing a crack in a M44 stock I have after I stripped it all down simply because it's so cold in my garage and/or cold cellar where I do gun work. I understand the hesitancy to be outside.
 
Look's awesome OP! I couldn't get the gas tube pin out of one of mine easily either. Worked out anyways for you mate. Nice work.
 
rkr said:
how much was your SKS?
nice gun btw...
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It was $229. They had hardwood for $259 I think. Also had a supposed sniper mosin nagant I think $750ish. This was at the Canadian tire Edmonton south common. The old British guy working was great and more than happy to grab a few out of the back for me to check out
 
Zedbra said:
High Caliber sells a cheap butt pad to extend the LOP. I like the black stock.
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I'll check it out. Was thinking that would be a better option than full stock replacement. Checked at wss today but didn't see anything.

Put 3 coats of matte clear on it tonight. Rushed it a bit but in the summer I'll give it a light sand and take my time to clear it properly.
 
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