Stock refinishing for a Browning SA-22

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:07 am

Hi--I recently purchased brand new a Browning SA-22 (yeah I didn't get the Browning levergun, but's the SA-22 is an ancient design from 1914). The gun is amazing, accurate, fun to shoot--the only issue I have with it is that the stock that comes with it is way too shiny for hunting (I'd be hunting with my Mom's expensive high-end dining-room furniture).

I was wondering if you guys know of someone who could strip the high gloss finish off and apply something more woods/hunting friendly--or you may have a suggestion that I can do, I have some experience in re-finishing furniture. I deeply appreciate your input--I want to thank you all in advance... :)

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:05 am

Jasco Remover will get the original finish off.

klhill · Post by **klhill** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:10 pm

Lightly buff the stock with 0000 steel wool.Ends up looking like oil finish.

COSteve · Post by **COSteve** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:11 pm

klhill wrote:Lightly buff the stock with 0000 steel wool.Ends up looking like oil finish.

+1

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:51 pm

Buff it w/OOOO steel wool - +3

The Japanese Browning SA's have an epoxy-type finish that doesn't easily strip w/o something like CitriStrip.

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kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:27 pm

claybob86 wrote:Jasco Remover will get the original finish off.

Yep. Bought a Browning '53 with their shiny epoxy finish and I used Jasco stripper. Very easy to use. I put on a TruOil finish and couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.

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