Garys
NES Member
A co worker of mine just bought a 91/30 from a friend of his who needed to sell some stuff to pay some bills.
The only problems with this firearm stem from the fact that the previous owner had water in his basement.
He has completely stripped the rifle down, cleaned it, replaced a couple of water damaged parts, and is almost ready to put it back together.
The receiver needs to be repainted and he asked me what type of paint I thought he should use. I initially thought that maybe a semi gloss black might be in order, but the more I think about it, the more I think flat black is better.
He also wondered what kind of wood the stock is made from. I told him I had no idea, but that someone, probably several people, would know the answer.
He is looking at this as a shooter, not a safe queen or collectible. It does have a hexagon receiver and if he read the date code, it was made in 1901.
Any ideas on the best paint would be appreciated.
Thanks.
The only problems with this firearm stem from the fact that the previous owner had water in his basement.
He has completely stripped the rifle down, cleaned it, replaced a couple of water damaged parts, and is almost ready to put it back together.
The receiver needs to be repainted and he asked me what type of paint I thought he should use. I initially thought that maybe a semi gloss black might be in order, but the more I think about it, the more I think flat black is better.
He also wondered what kind of wood the stock is made from. I told him I had no idea, but that someone, probably several people, would know the answer.
He is looking at this as a shooter, not a safe queen or collectible. It does have a hexagon receiver and if he read the date code, it was made in 1901.
Any ideas on the best paint would be appreciated.
Thanks.