Battle rifle finish

[sdh1911]

I've been using a cleaning and finish technique than works great for cleaning up and waterproofing milsurp rifles. This finish is for milsurl style rifles only. If you need a factory type finish please send me an e-mail and I'll help any way I can. First, mix beeswax, linseed oil and turpentine under low heat in equal parts, I believe this is called Culvers paste. Let set until cool. Scrub the wood with gunk hand cleaner and a nylon brush (I use old tooth brushes). I stop when all the dark spots are pretty much gone. Then wipe down several time, fist with a damp rag then dry ones and let the stock stand for 1/2 hour plus. Apply the Culvers paste in a thick coat and let it stand over night. Wipe off excess and re-assemble rifle, then wipe again. Over the next few days buff the stock several times, the more you buff the more of a shine you will get.

The benafit to this finish is it is a dead ringer for the original military stuff, it allows the stock to look totally original with dings and all and it stores very well as well as repels moisture. If you scratch it, just put some over the area and wipe it out. HTH-SDH

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