AIM Lam. M-44

[Gearhead222]

Dear Fellow Members-Here's another pic of my just refinished 1944 Izhevsk from AIM.1 coat of Minwax Red Mahogany stain and 7 coats of Formby's low gloss Tung Oil.ENjoy!:)-Gearhead

[zouavexx]

BEAUTIFUL!

Great Job Gearhead!!:)

[whos2kno]

that looks grate. you have a close up of the wood?
whos2kno

[Gearhead222]

Dear Zouve and WTK- Thanx!Wish my scanning talent was as good as my refinishing though!I know many purists are into duplicating the Russian Orange Red by using Potassium Permanganate or other chemicals,bu this is my third gun using Minwax and Formby's.Only took me two weeks!I just use 0-000 steel wool and plenty of acetone and towels to strip and clean.I then apply one coat of stain and let sit for 15 minutes or so and wipe of the excess.I then LIGHLTY apply a thin coat of Formby's using disposable sponge brushes.I really think the key is correct preparation,application and patience!Formby's is actually a Tung Oil finish,but is almost a no-brainer to apply.My dollars worth:)-Gearhead.

[vorbek]

Real men dont use butt pads

[TheBigCAx]

At least he's using the iron sights, like REAL MEN DO.

Great job on the finish.

[Gearhead222]

Dear BCA-Thanx!If anybody wants my .02 worth on refinishing or reoiling a rifle,please feel free to e-mail me.I am not an expert,but have restored/resurrected 3 rifles and done WAY too many cruffler repairs on other toys!:)-Gearhead.