1943 Model 1903-A3 Stock Questions
Hello to All,
I recently acquired a very nice Model 1903-A3, manufactured 1943, Ogden Arsenal re-build. U.S. 04/43 barrel (new), correct cartouches, looks virtually NOS. With the exception of one handling mark.
Link to pics, not the greatest, bad lighting, sorry, I'll do better!
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Now my questions, the mark is about 1/2 in long by 1/8", slight indentation, fibers don't appear to be broken. Is shows up as a light sort of yellowish color, against a dark stock, I assume to be walnut.
I attempted to steam it out with an iron and a damp piece of cotton cloth. The steaming didn't really seem to raise the grain much at all. When I was done, I hit it with one light application of real tung oil, from realmilkpaint.
Now, the finish looks beautiful, but the spot I steamed is much duller, less glossy than the rest of the stock, after the oil dried. Then I hit that dull spot with 3 heavy coats of tung, let dry, wiped off, no difference. The dull spot actually looks like the grain is smoother that the rest of the rifle.
Questions for the experts:
1. Does anyone know what the original finish was coming out of the Ogden Arsenal re-build?
2. What can I do about the dull area to make it match the rest of the stock?
3. I planned on applying a stain to the light spot with a small paintbrush. Can anyone recommend the best stain to use that would match the stock best in color?
4. Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Sincerely,
David
LJUTIC you are absolutly correct !
I just tried a new 30:06 shell in the rifle and you are so right....Thanks... I would have never thought a fired shell would be different .... so my chamber is 30:06
I am new to the forum and you'all have made my day with all your help...
