Ive been searching for the last hour without luck

[offrdmania]

I have an old set of stocks on my 14-3 PPU gun which I would like to have refinished. They currently have a high gloss finish which was popular in the late 60s and 70s. I would like to have the finish stripped and replaced with a soft, smooth oiled finish.
Is there a "go-to" person who is the consensus pick of the forum for stock refinishing? I have been searching but I am only coming up with threads of people doing the refinishing themselves or posts to You Tube videos where comments state that the technique in the video is wrong.
My stocks arent anything special to most anyone, but ergonomically, they fit my hand perfectly and I would probably never be able to replace them with anything else. I dont want to screw them up.

 

[shown50]

I bought a couple guns last year that had target stocks and magnas that needed some love. I used Don Furr to repair them and he did an awesome job and was very fair on the price. You may could reach out to him and see what he can do to help.

Don Furr
[email protected]

 

[505Gibbs]

There's a forum member whose screen name escapes me but I hope someone will chime in - he does great work.

 

[Narragansett]

I have done several sets. I just soak the stocks in acetone for a couple says, rub them with medium bronze wool for final cleaning. maybe a touch of sanding with 1000 grit automotive paper. Then a light coat of warmed boiled linseed oil. Let that dry for a couple days then 3 coats of Renwax.

I have been pleased with the results

 

[weatherby]

His screen name is IIRC 44 magget
I believe his name is Kurt Harlow
Very nice guy who does excellent work

https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-h...4-coke-stocks-restoration.html?highlight=Kurt

 

[H Richard]

One thing you might try first. When I refinish grips I take the high gloss off by rubbing out with Mothers Mag polish. It cust the gloss and imparts a softer low gloss finish.

 

[jem102]

One thing you might try first. When I refinish grips I take the high gloss off by rubbing out with Mothers Mag polish. It cust the gloss and imparts a softer low gloss finish.

Renaissance Pre-Lim works great as well.

 

[offrdmania]

His screen name is IIRC 44 magget
I believe his name is Kurt Harlow
Very nice guy who does excellent work

https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-h...4-coke-stocks-restoration.html?highlight=Kurt

Thank you, I sent him a note

 

[Dvus]

His screen name is IIRC 44 magget
I believe his name is Kurt Harlow
Very nice guy who does excellent work

https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-h...4-coke-stocks-restoration.html?highlight=Kurt

THIS ♤♤♤♤♤♤!

 

[weatherby]

Taking 0000 steel wool and buffing some of the shine off and then waxing to desired shine works well too.

Easy fast and hurts nothing.

 

[505Gibbs]

THIS ♤♤♤♤♤♤!

That's the name I couldn't remember!