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OMG what a frustrating project !!! Anyways its all finished and my 1917 BSA Canadian issued No1 Mk3 is now back to original shape from sporterized. I received a stock that was completely not right color after cleaning all the cosmoline off i have matched it perfectly with parts from all over the world. From all matching sporter to original shape here she is !!!
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Good job.
Let that butt plate gain some well earned patina.
Hahahaha certainly will...had to freshen everything up then let the age sit in !!!
Beautiful! what did you refinish the stock with BLO?
Nothing as of yet...ive used BLO on it last few pieces but had to remove it with mineral spirits and had to stain all 4 wood pieces over with dark walnut stain then wiped down since the forend i ordered was so light after cleaning. The forend took about 3 coats or 4 cant remember letting each coat soak for 15 min then wiping off. So this time i think ill use a finishing wax and NOT BLO. wasn't really impressed with the BLO before. I used 6 coats of it and after it was dry still felt as if none were on.
Bravo. Nice save!
mac2017: Looks great! The forend appears to have been previously used. What did you have to do (if anything) in the draws area to achieve a fit?
Ridolpho
wow! Great job!
Turned out fantastic! Well done!
Good job keeping the metal original too leaving the distressed look it should have after 100 years.