Completed Turk 38

[neilwest]

1. for those of you that might have been following the Turk Project A to Z this is the completed product. The hardware was pitted as was the bolt. I dremeled them down to bare metal then but the barrel and receiver in the hotblue tank. the bolt and buttplate I cured with Brownells Matte Clear Lacquer.

2. My last step will be to use jewlers rouge to knock down the shine a bit and get a deep lustre desired.

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/tammywest/90_p4776.jpg

[RetVet]

Looking good neil. I lost count though. Was that Turk number 17 or 18?:D

[SalBO]

very nice. I particularly like the stock finish. What is it ?

[whos2kno]

nice looking weapon Neil

[neilwest]

1. Four coats of Behrs Scandinavian Tung Oil with a 0000 steelwool buff between each coat. See the A to Z post on the Restoration section.

[survivor99]

Neil,

You missed your calling in the gun business. Nobody can build a brand new gun as pretty as yours are. We're lucky to have you here to share your knowledge with us!!

survivor99

[Schuetzenman]

As usual very nice. I'd suggest nocking down the gloss a bit, it'd look more "military" issue that way.

Have you ever tried powdered pumice, called Rotten Stone? Mix it with BLO to make a slury and put it on a cloth or felt pad. Rub in small circles using gentle pressure. You can rub through finish quickly so not too hard and not too long in one place.:bye:

[Jericho]

Neil,
I have said it before and I will say it again... You are the man ;) :bye:

[SalBO]

I had to look at it again.......hehe

[zouavexx]

Very nice! Want to sell it ;)

[neilwest]

1. Schutzenman is right. Ive learned however that I must wait a couple of days with this tung oil to make sure it is dry and hard or it tends to ball up and flake off when I rub it. I will post my final pics when completed. :bye:

[Guinny_Ire]

The Artiste known as Neilwest. Bravo

[thecarbonman]

Very good looking, great job, Thanks for sharing your project with us.:)