WelshShooter
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Hi guys,
So after cleaning my rifle I realised that some remnants of bore cleaner has removed a small amount of finish on my Finnish Mosin M24. I've learned the hard way that Wipeout should be kept away from linseed oil finishes. I am an idiot who should have read the label. With the obvious out of the way, can we discuss my options in rectifying the issue?
I have uploaded some pictures showing the general condition of the wood along with the problematic area, which is around the rear action screw. It was difficult to get a good shot with the lighting, but I think the last two pictures shows the actual contrast between the affected and unaffected areas. On one hand I am loathed to remove the "character/patina" and re-apply a linseed oil finish, but on the other hand I I can't just leave the wood in it's current state unfinished.
So I'm looking for suggestions. I've read through @GunnyUSMC thread on restoring a No4 Mk1 and the end result looks very good, however, is this method overkill for my situation? Is it possible to restore the problematic section without affecting the rest of the rifle?
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/restoring-a-no4-mk1-enfield.825379/
So after cleaning my rifle I realised that some remnants of bore cleaner has removed a small amount of finish on my Finnish Mosin M24. I've learned the hard way that Wipeout should be kept away from linseed oil finishes. I am an idiot who should have read the label. With the obvious out of the way, can we discuss my options in rectifying the issue?
I have uploaded some pictures showing the general condition of the wood along with the problematic area, which is around the rear action screw. It was difficult to get a good shot with the lighting, but I think the last two pictures shows the actual contrast between the affected and unaffected areas. On one hand I am loathed to remove the "character/patina" and re-apply a linseed oil finish, but on the other hand I I can't just leave the wood in it's current state unfinished.
So I'm looking for suggestions. I've read through @GunnyUSMC thread on restoring a No4 Mk1 and the end result looks very good, however, is this method overkill for my situation? Is it possible to restore the problematic section without affecting the rest of the rifle?
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/restoring-a-no4-mk1-enfield.825379/