dry Mosin woodwork question
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dry Mosin woodwork question
The upper handguard on my 1939 M91/30 seems very dry and was wondering what I could use to "feed" it?.It has most of its original finish and I don't want to completely refinish it, just put some life back in it so to speak.What do you military rifle guys and girls use on your woodwork?.
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Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
Linseed oil mixed with turpentine.
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Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
I believe the original Russian wood reviver and protector was badger fat.
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Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
Great news on "badger fat"dromia wrote:I believe the original Russian wood reviver and protector was badger fat.
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Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
+1 what Dromia said but I use Boiled linseed oil mixed with turps....allow to dry for 24hrs between coats
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Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
Ballistol works well on just about everything - wood, leather, metal etc etc. It might even cure Ebola. 

Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
Not a lot if you're preserving the shellac finish - could feed the wood with a little linseed oil, (I rather like it raw rather than boiled, but then I'm odd like that), or try a light once over with some 'gunnys past' (mix of beeswax/turps/boiled linseed oil - lots of info online on mixing some up if you're so inclined)
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*scowls*
If your woodwork needs wettin', oomans, we'll pee on your 'eads...
If your woodwork needs wettin', oomans, we'll pee on your 'eads...
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Re: dry Mosin woodwork question
....and you can even buy it on Amazon Badger Fat liquid 250ml $18.00 aaarggh
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