Doc10039 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I just got a nice 73 38/40 carbine made 1898 and the wood is good condition with a lighter finish or bleached out over time. I am just wanting to give the wood some oil or something to refresh it. What would you all suggest? Thanks Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 If it is an oil finish burnt umber and boiled linseed oil, if finish now is not oiled, you will have to remove It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc10039 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 I just took a look at the wood and it is better than I thought. It still has a nice brown finish which I assume is original. Still need something to feed it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Johnsons Paste Wax, then leave the original finish alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Earlier attempt to attach Longshot Logan's instructions for refinishing a stock was unsuccessful. Trying again. I have done several rifle and shotgun stocks this way with good results. But I would probably leave an original alone. ll-uberti-refinishing.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Kid Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Old West Snake Oil. Oldwestsnakeoil.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc10039 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 Thanks. I was trying to remember that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I have had two third series 73s in. 38 WCF. Both were made in 1891 and shot well with BP FFFg or 5.0 grains of Reddot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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