Boiled linseed oil apply several coats until it stops being absorbed then once dry buff with a lint free cloth
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Awesome, Ill try that!Comment
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The Springfield military stocks did not have a built up finish. They were dipped in a vat of heated linseed oil, then hung up for the linseed oil to soak in and dry. This gave a matte finish with no gloss, which the linseed oil mixed with turpentine 50/50 does. With the wood now very dark you only want to apply enough to liven up the wood without ending up with a built up finish.Comment
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I agree but I am guessing they don't have a means of heating a vat of linseed oil to dip the stock in
I have found one application of oil can leave a patchy finish two or sometimes three application will give an even finish
Buff to remove excess oil
It soon dulls downComment
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If you decide to disassemble this rifle do so very carefully. A particular potential problem is pulling the barrel and receiver out of the stock channel. The stock is a weak point on these rifles under the best of circumstances and the barrel get almost glued to the wood over the years So a big tug could tear the stock in half.
I wouldn't do any more regarding clean up then what's been already recommended.
JimComment
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I was just explaining that the original finish was not a multi layer built up finish, but a one time dunk in heated linseed oil. Linseed oil tends to build up in a hurry, and the 50/50 mix only applies a small amount at the time. Furthermore, by coating the stock with the 50/50 mix and wiping it off serves as a mild cleaning of the stock. All he wants is just enough to liven the stock up, not put a gloss finish on.Originally posted by nickn View PostComment
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Thanks everybody! This is some really awesome info
Ill try that linseed oil mix and the steel wool, I'll post pictures when its finished.
Many thanks
BraydenComment
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