Info on Finishing a new CMP Stock for a 1903A3

[REBuss]

Looking for Info on Finishing a new CMP Stock for a 1903A3.

I have been reading your forum for a while now, an I have been trying to refit a Remington 1903A3 barreled action.

I bought a new C type stock from CMP and want to seal the wood and was wondering what I should use to keep it close to GI issue?

Thanks for any info!

REB

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[Milsurp Collector]

If you want to use the same finish as originally used it would be raw (not boiled) linseed oil. It is sold in supermarkets, health food stores, Walmart, etc. as a dietary supplement called "flax seed oil". Walmart.com: Spring Valley Flax Oil Omega-3 & Omega-6 1200 mg, 8oz: Diet & Nutrition



Make sure you buy the liquid and not the gelcaps.

It is very easy to apply with your fingers. Use thin coats as it takes a long time to dry. It will oxidize to a beautiful reddish color in time.

[Kirk]

The Army changed to Tung or China Oil in 1938. Tung oil is superior to any form of linseed oil in that it penetrates the fibers better, dries quicker and, most important, is virtually water proof. I use Formby's Tung Oil Finish with excellent results. Tung oil will not significantly darken a stock, however. If you want to get the deep red-brown color typical of USGI stocks, try the Chestnut Ridge Military Stock Stain, Military Walnut Stain

[daveboy]

Didn't know about the flaxseed oil, but I do know that linseed oil was used on gunstocks up until 1942 or 43 roughly. Then, tung oil was used. After having tried many, many different types of finishes on my restored milsurps, I eventually settled on boiled linseed oil. You can usually find this at most large box hardware stores. It is easy to apply (follow directions carefully or you will have a mess), and results in a great finish. It is not extremely waterproof, but can look great if you apply it right. When applying you must envison that the oil absorbs into the stock and should not build up on the surface. When done correctly, the results are respectable:Attachment 27076Attachment 27075Attachment 27077[ATTACH=CONFIG]27078[/ATTACH

These new stocks were finished with Rit dye and boiled linseed oil. They look and feel great!

daveboy

Edit: Don't know why the phots came out kinda weird, but you get the idea.

[Milsurp Collector]

Didn't know about the flaxseed oil, but I do know that linseed oil was used on gunstocks up until 1942 or 43 roughly.

Flax seed oil = raw linseed oil. Two names for the same thing.