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Post by arodpdt117 on Jul 2, 2016 15:09:26 GMT -5
My uncle went through and decided he didn't want to hold on to any of his old guns, ammo etc. One particular gun though was my Grandpa's old Winchester Model 12 shotgun, it is in pretty rough shape, I told my Uncle I earned that gun because I spent about 4 hours the first night cleaning everything I could. Now I am interested in restoring it and that is something I haven't attempted before. Want to get the metal all nice and shiny again, probably have to sand off a layer of the wood and restain etc. Then I figured I would send it back to him as a gift or something he can keep around the house. Anyway, does any of you have any tips, tricks, things to stay away from I should know about. Maybe a good site online I can read up and get the in's and out's. I know much of you are way more handy and knowledgeable than I am. Yeah KM, I will even take some advice from you  |
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Post by elkguide on Jul 2, 2016 16:00:57 GMT -5
Refinishing a stock to me, while a lot of work, it is a lot of fun. Definitely on a Model 12, it will be all hand sanding. Depending on just how damaged the wood is and how much original finish remains, will determine what grit sandpaper to use. Once you have sanded it and removed all of the finish and "battle scars" you will have to determine whether or not to stain the stock. I like a butchers wax finish when you're finished with all of the prep work.
As to the metal, it is a similar process of sanding to remove all imperfections, except you will be using much finer grit sandpapers. Then you will have to decide whether to have the barrel and receiver blued, case hardened or given a brown patina look.
What fun and don't forget.........................
we NEED pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by dreamrider on Jul 2, 2016 16:27:52 GMT -5
Gun restoration can be a very rewarding project. Time consuming but a h!ll a lot of fun. My advise is take your time, don't rush things. Good luck.
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Post by killermidget on Jul 2, 2016 17:41:09 GMT -5
DIY on AA did a restoration for his grandpa a year or so ago. It turned out super nice. He posted a step by step with pics. That may be worth a search......
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Post by tsm213 on Jul 2, 2016 17:44:42 GMT -5
DIY on AA did a restoration for his grandpa a year or so ago. It turned out super nice. He posted a step by step with pics. That may be worth a search...... Or pm him and get him to post it here ! |
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Post by killermidget on Jul 2, 2016 18:12:03 GMT -5
DIY on AA did a restoration for his grandpa a year or so ago. It turned out super nice. He posted a step by step with pics. That may be worth a search...... Or pm him and get him to post it here ! good idea!!..........I knew we let hang around for some reason!!! LOL |
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Post by killermidget on Jul 2, 2016 18:20:03 GMT -5
Refinishing a stock to me, while a lot of work, it is a lot of fun. Definitely on a Model 12, it will be all hand sanding. Depending on just how damaged the wood is and how much original finish remains, will determine what grit sandpaper to start off with. Use at least three descending grades to get to the final smoothness. I would recommend starting at 100. then quickly moving to 120 , then on to 220 and maybe even going as low as 320 for a super smooth finish. Be careful while sanding to not change the shape or details in the stock. Once you have sanded it and removed all of the finish and "battle scars" you will have to determine whether or not to stain the stock. I like a butchers wax finish when you're finished with all of the prep work. As to the metal, it is a similar process of sanding to remove all imperfections, except you will be using much finer grit sandpapers. Then you will have to decide whether to have the barrel and receiver blued, case hardened or given a brown patina look. What fun and don't forget......................... we NEED pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry Elk....I had to add a few lines in the stock prep section.....its the furniture guy coming out of me..... |
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Post by elkguide on Jul 2, 2016 18:31:35 GMT -5
Refinishing a stock to me, while a lot of work, it is a lot of fun. Definitely on a Model 12, it will be all hand sanding. Depending on just how damaged the wood is and how much original finish remains, will determine what grit sandpaper to start off with. Use at least three descending grades to get to the final smoothness. I would recommend starting at 100. then quickly moving to 120 , then on to 220 and maybe even going as low as 320 for a super smooth finish. Be careful while sanding to not change the shape or details in the stock. Once you have sanded it and removed all of the finish and "battle scars" you will have to determine whether or not to stain the stock. I like a butchers wax finish when you're finished with all of the prep work. As to the metal, it is a similar process of sanding to remove all imperfections, except you will be using much finer grit sandpapers. Then you will have to decide whether to have the barrel and receiver blued, case hardened or given a brown patina look. What fun and don't forget......................... we NEED pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry Elk....I had to add a few lines in the stock prep section.....its the furniture guy coming out of me..... Perfectly fine killer. I didn't get into the minutia to start and was planning to "fine tune" that advice as we joined with him in the project. |
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Post by arodpdt117 on Jul 3, 2016 9:57:42 GMT -5
Really appreciate it guys, knew i could count on the crew. I wish i took some pics of it when i fist got it, but i will hit up addix and find DIYs post and invite him over this week.
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Post by tsm213 on Jul 3, 2016 10:07:02 GMT -5
Really appreciate it guys, knew i could count on the crew. I wish i took some pics of it when i fist got it, but i will hit up addix and find DIYs post and invite him over this week. I've touched up a few guns but never did a full resto. The woodwork isn't anything except a lot of sanding lol. Same with the finish. The blueing isn't hard either. There is a ton of good products out there. |
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Post by elkguide on Jul 3, 2016 12:02:11 GMT -5
Really appreciate it guys, knew i could count on the crew. I wish i took some pics of it when i fist got it, but i will hit up addix and find DIYs post and invite him over this week. I've touched up a few guns but never did a full resto. The woodwork isn't anything except a lot of sanding lol. Same with the finish. The blueing isn't hard either. There is a ton of good products out there. Remember that you're in a "foreign" country. Lots of the good old products that we used to have here are now illegal under our "PC environmentally friendly" world. |
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Post by killermidget on Jul 3, 2016 12:06:03 GMT -5
I've touched up a few guns but never did a full resto. The woodwork isn't anything except a lot of sanding lol. Same with the finish. The blueing isn't hard either. There is a ton of good products out there. Remember that you're in a "foreign" country. Lots of the good old products that we used to have here are now illegal under our "PC environmentally friendly" world. Yep, too true...... |
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