Better stock photo

Got home early enough today to get a daylight photo of my GPR's stock. Forgive the bit of orange on the trigger guard...I have to buff that off, but it's just flash rust.



I did find out that I have to get a new rear sight before I can shoot my gun for accuracy...the primitive one in my kit is undersized and falls through the dovetail. shake: The fifth thing in this kit that was substandard, broken, or missing...just reinforcing my opinion that it shouldn't have passed QC.) I've decided to get a brass base/ narrow silver blade front and a standard rear sans notch so I can make the notch the size I want.

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Wow! Very nice.

english walnut right....wow....nice brindle color...........bob

That wood grain is great and will make your gun stand out among other GPRs. Are you going to hit it with a dab of True Oil? I'm surprised you had problems with the quality of your kit but it sounds as if you've got it beat. Good job. :hatsoff:

Got home early enough today to get a daylight photo of my GPR's stock. Forgive the bit of orange on the trigger guard...I have to buff that off, but it's just flash rust.

I did find out that I have to get a new rear sight before I can shoot my gun for accuracy...the primitive one in my kit is undersized and falls through the dovetail. shake: The fifth thing in this kit that was substandard, broken, or missing...just reinforcing my opinion that it shouldn't have passed QC.) I've decided to get a brass base/ narrow silver blade front and a standard rear sans notch so I can make the notch the size I want.

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Bro, thats by far the nicest grain pattern I've seen in a while!

Thanks fer the kind words, Jumpshot. eace:

White Buff, it is indeed Limey Walnut. :: I was unaware that that grain pattern was called "brindle" (though it makes perfect sense...looks just like a friend's brindle pit bull). Thanks for the proper nomenclature.

Jaegermeister, I may try some Tru Oil after a bit. Right now I'm going to see how this Lin-Speed finish ages. I figure my next kit should be a piece of cake after this one, so I'm not too upset with the bumps I encountered.

SKS, 'preciate it. The stock is the only thing that kept me interested with all the problems I've had with this kit.

Thanks to all who gave me advice and encouragement. This forum is a fine place for a newbie like myself and I owe quite a bit to the members here. Thanks again!

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Ok, when did Lyman start stocking their guns in English walnut? ::

You know Mike, I was just sitting here thinking about that...I should have posted that it's European walnut. Could be from England, but probably doubtful. Sorry 'bout the (possible) misinformation. :redface:

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That is a nice color. Much better than the standard almost black look.

Now that I've seen it with better light I'd have to say it looks horrible. In fact you should just send it to me. ::

Kidding aside, is that the original stock. WOW! I'll have to look at your posts again to see how you did it. I haven't received my Laurel Mountain Forge cherry stain yet but man your stock looks incredible. :redthumb:

My friend bought a factory finished one a few months ago. This evening, he saw mine for the first time and informed me he'd bring his stock by tomorrow for me to refinish. :: (Guess he likes the lighter finish, too.)

And gmww, thanks for the compliments, pard. I hope you post some photos of yours when you're done. I'm definitely curious as to how a stained one will look since I'm planning on using LMF cherry on my next gun.

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Will do.

Very nice look!

You know Mike, I was just sitting here thinking about that...I should have posted that it's European walnut. Could be from England, but probably doubtful. Sorry 'bout the (possible) misinformation. :redface:

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OK then..... when did Lyman start using European walnut for their stocks?

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OK then..... when did Lyman start using European walnut for their stocks? [/quote]
The trade rifle I have has the same kind of wood as this, I'm not shur if it is Euopean walnut or not.
When I posted pictures of it some said it was some kind of african wood, I don't recall what he said it was. :hmm:
You would have never have know how it looked with the factory finish on because it was so dark and thick it did not show any of the grain of the wood off. :shake:
Lehigh...

Well, I'm beguining to wonder where these Lymans are made today....over seas some where and distributed here in the states? That wood certainly isn't any kind of walnut, euro or american. looks alot like I've seen in the India/Paki made guns that have been imported in the last few years.
You'd think if these guns were made in the states they'd be sporting american black walnut stocks?

Their made in italy, Always where I think.
Lehigh...

Well, that explains that....no wonder they're not american black walnut!
Shows you what I know about the current production type ML's. :redface:

My friend bought a factory finished one a few months ago. This evening, he saw mine for the first time and informed me he'd bring his stock by tomorrow for me to refinish. :: (Guess he likes the lighter finish, too.)

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If you do that, I'd be interested in knowing how much wood you have to take off to get rid of the old color, or if you use some sort of bleach what kind it is and how well it worked.

[/quote]If you do that, I'd be interested in knowing how much wood you have to take off to get rid of the old color, or if you use some sort of bleach what kind it is and how well it worked. [/quote]
I refinished my lyman trade rifle, The finish was more like a coating that did not soak into the wood much if at all.
I used a scraper to take off the finish. The finish is a hard finish and scrapes off easy.
If I remember right the stocks color was in the finish.
When i got it it was almost black, took off the finish and used tru oil to end up with about the same color as his.
So to answser your ? no bleach, and not much wood to remove.
BTW I did remove lots of wood from mine but not to remove the finish. :thumbsup:
Lehigh...