No. 5 MK1 ROF stock question

[nijalninja]

Looks like some kind of "SAS FOREIGN LEGION SPECIAL NIGHT OPS SECRET NAVY SEAL DELUXE" carbine. What a shame. Best of luck fixing it up.

I might seem ignorant or at least simple here for asking this, but could you just very carefully sand it back until the paint comes off, or would this kind of paint seep into the wood thus making sanding a job that would completely destroy the wood and its worth? Not like varnish that just sits on the top of the wood surface?

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[browningautorifle]

very carefully sand it

Yes, the paint will go deep enough into the fibers that you'll have to sand it deep. Also even a bit of sandpaper will take the wood down beyond it's lines. Sandpaper should be avoided during refinishing one of these.

[Mike.s]

Couple pics of mag with markings.
The black paint on stock should come off fairly easy with the citrus stuff. I can flake off small pieces of it with finger nail. Hopefully there are some markings left on stock under that paint and not sanded off. I will keep you all posted of the progress. Thanks for all the help.