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Stock repair
lkannes
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Does anyone here remember who the member is that did stock repair? Or any ideas if this can be repaired?
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I would say so. You might talk to a good furniture repair guy if there is one in your area.
Perhaps the one you are looking for is Oldemagics. From your pics I don't see any major damage. If it was me, I would strip the old finish, steam and sand the dents and refinish with your choice of products. Personally I prefer oil but since it is a Weatherby a shiny polyurethane would be appropriate. Bob
several + years ago I ask oldmagic ( Keith ) to repair a Ruger M-77 stock for me and then a Remington 1100 20 ga stock
he did a fantastic job on both . I wanted them to be nice and did not want to risk me doing a half / crap job on them my self as the guns had sentimental value to me . I am sorry I lost his email in a computer crash but he still post on here might be able to find his user name and e-mail thru it and did have a web site but not sure if he still uses
if you want his help or a est . maybe just post on here looking for oldmagic ?
I know he did custom stocks as well as repairs
I agree with others - oldmagics. Keith is a great guy and does wonderful work.
oldmagics is your guy.
It's been years....but, I use to repair such dents and scrapes with a "daubing" technique, followed by masked sanding and polishing.
Using a clear two part epoxy(16:1) finish, by Anderson GlassCoat or FullerPlast, I was able to complete undetectable restorations.
Question.......what factory rifle is this, or is it a custom??
Good luck.
It is a factory Weatherby Mark XXII .22 cal rifle.
Okie, I agree with you on the oil finish and prefer that, however this rifle is essentially show and tell. It was damaged when I moved my gun safe. I would like to retain the original finish if possible. To be honest, I was/am still upset about it and haven't been able to look at it for a number of years other the occasional wipe-down with an oily cloth. And for those of you have noticed, it does deserve a better quality glass.
Some of the pics Old magics posted of his work was impressive. if you can contact him I'm sure he could fix you right up.
I have sent Oldemagics a message from GB forum, I hope he responds.