Bertfish
Throw bread on me
Bought an antique Finn'd Russian M91 off of one of our forum C&R hoarders. He may or may not have an unhealthy obsession with the Mosin Nagant which is spreading to my safe
I think the stock may have been stripped; originally thought it was just well worn but the wear seems too uniform and perfect and the upper handguard is totally untouched. Doesn't seem sanded, just like the finish was removed. I am quite certain that the aforementioned C&R junkie did not do this to the rifle I have yet to disassemble it, I think if there is finish under the action that may answer my question.
At this point it is what it is, still a really cool old gun. The question is what to do with it now. Leave it be? Refinish to match the top handguard as best as I can? Oil it and leave it be?
I think the stock may have been stripped; originally thought it was just well worn but the wear seems too uniform and perfect and the upper handguard is totally untouched. Doesn't seem sanded, just like the finish was removed. I am quite certain that the aforementioned C&R junkie did not do this to the rifle I have yet to disassemble it, I think if there is finish under the action that may answer my question.
At this point it is what it is, still a really cool old gun. The question is what to do with it now. Leave it be? Refinish to match the top handguard as best as I can? Oil it and leave it be?