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Marlin/Glenfield stock

reddnekreddnek Member Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
Ok against advice I'm going ahead with this restoration project. While cleaning the rifle up I realized I dont like the factory checkering, do I have to sand this off or can it be filled
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  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    I'd say sand it off if you want a decent looking finished stock. I've never had any luck using wood filler that didn't look like what it is. A filled spot that is obviously a repair.
    Beyond that I say go for it and have fun on your project. My hobby is buying project guns (mostly vintage .22's) and repairing/restoring them as warranted. A Marlin Model 60 isn't worth anything collector wise,so why not? You can't hurt it any.
    So you might get more invested than it's worth. It's a recreation and recreations always cost money. You never made any money or broke even going fishing either have ya?
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  • reddnekreddnek Member Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the encouragement fatstrat That is almost exactly what I was thinking when I rescued the model 60 from the pawn shop
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  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    A few thought's based on my experiences.
    When you begin to refinish your stock, if you stain the wood and then add a clear coat, be sure to use the same brand so it's compatable.
    I have leaned this the hard way. Used one brand stain, then cheapo clear varnish. It eventually worked, but took over a week to dry. It costs alittle more to go w/name brand stuff such as Minwax etc. But it's worth it.
    Also, alot of people tend to want to put a hand rubbed looking finish of refinish jobs. That's OK if that's what you want. I've done it. Alot of work that takes time and patience to get a good result.
    But most .22 rifle stocks weren't finished that smoothly from the factory. Probably no more than 100 or 220 grit sanding is all that is really needed for a factory looking finish.
    Last. Sanding away the checkering may prove a difficult job as well. I've had stocks that people have carved initials in etc, and by the time you sand off enough wood to get them off, you've removed ALOT of wood.
    But I'm cautious about suggesting you just opt for a repacement stock. Marlin has made the M-60 for MANY years and I've heard reports that not all stocks/parts will fit. Variations over the production run.
    Just remember that you can't put any wood back on. Don't go overboard w/sanding.
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