Garys
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I have a No 1 Mk III on the way. The notes say that the stock has no finish on it. I seem to remember that this was typical, but can't recall what the British did to the furniture to treat it. Anyone know off hand?
Gary
Gary
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Boiled just means solvents have been added to raw linseed oil to make it dry faster. If you used raw oil it'd take forever to dry.
There are lots of different brands out there but if you want a nice traditional finish go with a high end product from a furniture or woodworking store.
I got the list today too.
Lots of nice ones there, did you get one with a magazine cut off?
Wood on that rifle is going to look nice with a BLO finish on it. It has lots of character and grain to it from the looks of the pics. Make sure you post some shots when its done.
Just make sure you remove the hairs left by the steel wool after buffing the stock down. They can actually trap moisture and cause rust to develop where you'd least expect it.
Best way is to blow the stock off with compressed air.