I bought this rifle to go under a Mossberg 4M4 scope I picked up for $5. It is in relatively good shape. A couple of rust spots that came out with little effort. The stock is in about the same shape with wear in the spots that come into contact with the shooter.
Before we start I'd like to confirm the definition of `Varnish`. As I understand it varnish is a generic term for any of a number of clear/semi-clear finishes that usually go on top of a colored/stained finish. Varnishes could be anything from shellac to polyurethane finishes. I thi k there are some products sold/named Varnish but one has to understand what the manufacturer has included in their product. The term varnish has always clouded the issue for me. Maybe @GunnyUSMC can chime in on that point.
I'd like to `even out` the places where the color has been worn. I'd prefer to not do a complete strip/refinish but bring back the color where it is missing and make the sheen in the repaired spots match the existing. For this discussion assume that what look like gouges/scratches are finish imperfections. There actually is one area i may have to address but I'd like to fo us on finish.
FYI - I don't have strong opposition to a refinish I just don't think it is necessary for this project. Here are some close ups of the areas in question
Now if the guys over at Rimfire Central know anything the original finish was a 'toned lacquer`. Toned meeaning the laquer was colored with a stain. Although the model description didn't specifically say itmwas beech stock, almost all of the Mossberg model descriptions from when they were new described the stocks as `Walnut Finish` on a beech stock. Both the lacquer finish and the beech seem correct for this stock.
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/i-want-to-refinish-my-146b-stock-yes-or-no.559108/
The standard finish for Mossbergs or any other wooden stocked consumer rifles is a toner lacquer which is dyed, not stained and used to impart an even color and cover minor blemishes. Many RFC folks call it "mud". Maybe 1 in a 100 will have a toner poly instead of the lacquer.
I don't mind getting some lacquer and even an appropriate stain if that is what's necessary. I've used the `refinishers` like Formby`s and even made some at home. But I'm not sure I want to spread the existing finish into the damaged areas unless we as a group think that is the appropriate course ofmaction.
So, not a total strip/refinish if at all possible. I'd be ok with using lacquer thinner to spread the existing finish if that's the right way to go.
I'm not in a hurry on this one.
Before we start I'd like to confirm the definition of `Varnish`. As I understand it varnish is a generic term for any of a number of clear/semi-clear finishes that usually go on top of a colored/stained finish. Varnishes could be anything from shellac to polyurethane finishes. I thi k there are some products sold/named Varnish but one has to understand what the manufacturer has included in their product. The term varnish has always clouded the issue for me. Maybe @GunnyUSMC can chime in on that point.
I'd like to `even out` the places where the color has been worn. I'd prefer to not do a complete strip/refinish but bring back the color where it is missing and make the sheen in the repaired spots match the existing. For this discussion assume that what look like gouges/scratches are finish imperfections. There actually is one area i may have to address but I'd like to fo us on finish.
FYI - I don't have strong opposition to a refinish I just don't think it is necessary for this project. Here are some close ups of the areas in question
Now if the guys over at Rimfire Central know anything the original finish was a 'toned lacquer`. Toned meeaning the laquer was colored with a stain. Although the model description didn't specifically say itmwas beech stock, almost all of the Mossberg model descriptions from when they were new described the stocks as `Walnut Finish` on a beech stock. Both the lacquer finish and the beech seem correct for this stock.
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/i-want-to-refinish-my-146b-stock-yes-or-no.559108/
The standard finish for Mossbergs or any other wooden stocked consumer rifles is a toner lacquer which is dyed, not stained and used to impart an even color and cover minor blemishes. Many RFC folks call it "mud". Maybe 1 in a 100 will have a toner poly instead of the lacquer.
I don't mind getting some lacquer and even an appropriate stain if that is what's necessary. I've used the `refinishers` like Formby`s and even made some at home. But I'm not sure I want to spread the existing finish into the damaged areas unless we as a group think that is the appropriate course ofmaction.
So, not a total strip/refinish if at all possible. I'd be ok with using lacquer thinner to spread the existing finish if that's the right way to go.
I'm not in a hurry on this one.
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