Original stock finish on win94?

sven556 · Post by **sven556** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:55 pm

What finish was originally used on win 94 stocks? The rifle in question was manufactured in 1949.

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:20 pm

Standard Winchester wood finishing method for that period was varnish.

sven556 · Post by **sven556** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:46 pm

Thanks. I was hoping it would be oil or shellac that could easily be touched up. Guess I'll clean it a little and leave it alone. It's really not that bad, just wanted to make a little better!

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:53 pm

Sven, oil was a Winchester finish option, too. Even if your stock is finished in varnish, a rub down with a Winchester stock oil/stain will feed the old varnish and the wood itself if the varnish has cracked or thinned sufficiently. Let me know if you need a Winchester stock oil/stain recommendation. I don't have the name off the top of my head but easily can get it for you with a few minutes of digging around among some bottles. Victor/mod71

g5m · Post by **g5m** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:52 pm

mod71alaska, you might post that anyway as I imagine several could use the info.

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:42 pm

g5m wrote:mod71alaska, you might post that anyway as I imagine several could use the info.

Stock Classic Stock Oil: (Note: Oil is concentrated...see instructions; oil available in the classic Winchester red/brown or brown; )
http://www.winchesterrestoration.com/wi ... r1_003.htm

Refinishing instructions:
http://www.winchesterrestoration.com/st ... tions.html