Seeking opinions/advice restocking Krag Rifle

[noelekal]

I'd probably try the stripping route first but with raw linseed oil. Apparently Springfield Armory used raw linseed oil to finish stocks in that era. It does cure to a slightly reddish hue as may be found on original stocks.

It'd be worth it just for the experience and knowledge gained from the stock rehab effort.

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[Salt Flat]

I agree. First of all the wood that is being used for reproduction stocks (in most cases) is inferior in grain and color to the original wood Spirngfield Armory used. There is a lot to be said for saving an original stock, even if repaired and refinished. Also my experience with Boyds---The C stock that I got from Boyds was the worst piece of wood I've ever seen. It was light colored sap wood that was about a 1/4 inch fat everywhere. It didn't even work like hardwood. Show us a picture or two of what you have to work with. Salt Flat