HELP !!!
HELP !!!
New to this forum and I don't want to start off on the wrong foot.Here's the deal I recently got my hands on a 1938 91/30 the bolt and receiver have matching #s,the bore is like new.The problem is who ever had this old jewel before me sanded and painted the stock in a camo pattern.So heres the question should I have the stock professionally stripped lightly sanded and apply a rubbed oil finish or what?
MGNYSGT USMC 1965-1992
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The Soviets used shellac, it is still possible to just buy a spare stock that has the original finish still on it and just swap it to your action. The camo stock sounds like it's done. Welcome to the board.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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I bought a complete 91/30 stock with handguard and Barrel bands from Numrich gunparts a few months back. I thought I paid around $50
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Welcome, like JYD said, it is beyond repair and only a new stock can help you out. No need to rush finding a new stock you can shoot it no matter if it is original or not. A new stock will come along.
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Thanks guys I kind of thought that was going to be the answer.I have done some research and there seems to be a difference in the inletting of the different years or are they basiclly the same
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No hand fitting necessary to put original 91/30 metal in an original 91/30 stock.
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Liberty tree also has stock sets
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To new members of the RMN Forums; Lesson 1.
1. Aspire to be a preservationist by leaving that old military rifle as it was issued to preserve it for future generations.
Who does that? Camo paint? Damn bubba; a Rembrandt your not.
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As stated above; Your best off replacing the stock. Hope to see some pictures of your rescued rifle when you get that replacement wood.
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