I just picked up a Mosin Nagant reproduction PU sniper from Impact Guns. Got it mainly for shooting, but being it is up against my DGR rebuilt M1903, I have been thinking about refinishing the wood. The current finish is flaking off when I handle the rifle, so I figured it would be a good move.

 

I've done work on my guns before, but I have no background in that type of work. I considered having someone on AR15.com do the work, but really don't want to chance damaging the handguard with shipping (when I pulled it off, it just feels flimsy). Just wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations in the area surrounding SS and BA (I live on the border of Monmouth and Ocean Counties).

 

Not a fan of the standard red finish, but looking to do something lighter... like a blonde look.

 

Thanks.

Take apart and strip, sand , and stain. Maple is a light stain.

Take apart and strip, sand , and stain. Maple is a light stain.

 

+1 that. Nagant is a perfect home hobbyist gun for refinishing. Strip the nasty commie shellac, restain, and oil.....shoot away. Just remember to clean after corrosive ammo.

do it your self , it could be a fun project if you take your time

worst case scenerio you need another stock if you mess it up... those aren't dime a dozen or anything ..

worst case scenerio you need another stock if you mess it up... those aren't dime a dozen or anything ..

 

Well, being it is cut for the PU scope, I prefer not to have to buy a replacement... which is why I want to have someone do it.

 

I'm going to see what DGR will do for me, considering he redid my M1903.

Here's what I did to my hex mosin:

 

I used citrus stripper from Home Depot. Get a cheap chip paint brush and apply on liberally. Wait about 10 minutes and wipe off. Use mineral spirits to clean up. Mine looks exactly the same color as the one pictured above. I gave it a very light sanding with 400 grit sand paper, and again wiped clean with mineral spirits. I finished it with BLO. Applied one coat a day for about a week. About day 5 I sanded it with 00 steel wool. Two more coats were then applied. The final coating was Beeswax, turpentine, and BLO mixed together to make a paste. Apply it like you are going to wax your car. Buff off excess after about 15 to 20 minutes (depends on consistency of your BW/TURP/BLO mix.

 

After is stripped off the shellac, I did find some arsenal stamps in the stock that I did not notice before.

hiker88 that looks great. Excellent job!

OLD GUN STOCK + KRUD KUTTER = CLEAN CRUD FREE READY TO FINNISH OLD BUT clean STOCK. I have used this on 4 of my old guns and just used no more then 200, 300, and 000 steel wool with the true oil conditioner and as many coats of the True Oil you like. I do like 5 coats and use the wool and a cheese cloth between coats. Stay clear of the barrel channel in the stock with the sand paper and the parts wear the forearm and stock meet. This is a basic you can go nutz with an Iron and wet towel to raise dings and paint, Stain or oil as you like.

 

http://www.krudkutter.com/index.php?option=com_products&task=product&pid=4&Itemid=62 you CAN GET AT HOMEDEOPT

Easy as pie, google & YouTube will give you all the info you need.