Greetings all,
Curious about how to duplicate a 18th/19th century military gun stock finish. I have heard of linseed oil and tried it on a few stocks, but never really satisfied. Looking at old originals, up to and including civil war arms, the finishes I tried were not very close to original. I believe I read somewhere that the American armories dipped the stocks in hot linseed oil for some period and then dried them. I presume the Brits did something similar. The finish I am talking about is what appears to be a satin finish but you can still see the pores in the grain of the wood.
I also have heard of boiled linseed oil and turpentine mixture, Never tried it though.
I am not opposed to using some modern potions to duplicate, but would like to try to duplicate an original if possible. Not looking for anything shiny and artificial looking.
Would appreciate some suggestions and pictures if possible.
Thanks much,
Curious about how to duplicate a 18th/19th century military gun stock finish. I have heard of linseed oil and tried it on a few stocks, but never really satisfied. Looking at old originals, up to and including civil war arms, the finishes I tried were not very close to original. I believe I read somewhere that the American armories dipped the stocks in hot linseed oil for some period and then dried them. I presume the Brits did something similar. The finish I am talking about is what appears to be a satin finish but you can still see the pores in the grain of the wood.
I also have heard of boiled linseed oil and turpentine mixture, Never tried it though.
I am not opposed to using some modern potions to duplicate, but would like to try to duplicate an original if possible. Not looking for anything shiny and artificial looking.
Would appreciate some suggestions and pictures if possible.
Thanks much,