gwb Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Hi I have an old deactivated side by side that used to belong to my dad and for sentimental reasons I wish to restore it and have it mounted on the wall. I have no idea where to start. The barrels need rebluing and the woodwork needs stripping back. This is a project I want to do myself however. Can anyone recommend any books on gun restoration for the novice. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 If it is deactivated then blueing the barrels is perhaps not worth it. Dismantle it carefully. Use nitromors paint stripper to strip the stock and forend back to bare wood. Since it is only going on the wall the only factor is to get the wood looking nice. Use some wood stain to get the wood the right colour (walnut?? peruvian mahogany??) Let it dry and then wax it, and then polish it so you get a nice sheen that is not too shiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglet Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I can't helpyou on the book front but re-bluing will cost somewhere in teh region of £120 for a decent job. Make sure you have a proper set of gunsmithing turnscrews or driver bits to strip it down or you'll knacker any screws in the action. Why not post a pic of it along with a few details of it's make etc and you'll get some more specific advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 thanks for the replies i will post pictures as i go, i prefer a dark mahogony colour. is there any particular brand of stain you would recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglet Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) thanks for the replies i will post pictures as i go, i prefer a dark mahogony colour. is there any particular brand of stain you would recommend I've found the CCL re-finishing kits very good and easy to use and give a traditional oil finish. It includes the necessary stain and the oil. Stay away from birchwood casey tru oil unless you want a varnished appearance The most important part is stripping and preparing the stock. Take your time and get that right and the application of stain and oil should be simple. The oil is applied in very light coats and may take two weeks of applying a coat a day depending on the porosity of the wood. Look in the craft and DIY section. There is a guide to oil finishing pinned there. Edited May 8, 2010 by pigglet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I've found the CCL re-finishing kits very good and easy to use and give a traditional oil finish. It includes the necessary stain and the oil. Stay away from birchwood casey tru oil unless you want a varnished appearance :blink: The most important part is stripping and preparing the stock. Take your time and get that right and the application of stain and oil should be simple. The oil is applied in very light coats and may take two weeks of applying a coat a day depending on the porosity of the wood. Look in the craft and DIY section. There is a guide to oil finishing pinned there. Great thanks didnt even know there was a craft and diy section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 just looked at the ccl kit would you happen to know if the stain is a dark mahogany? Im not a fan of red colour wood. The darker the better and definately matt not gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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