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Hiw do I get this wood finish

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StarnesRowan

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I am starting a new build I have been looking at some contemary builders coming up with a really dark finish I would love to emulate. Like this rifle by the house brothers
 

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Depending on the wood, maple for example, multiple coats and heat cures of iron nitrate or the stronger aqua fortis will certainly darken the wood. Dixie Gun Works sell a dark antique stain that if used undiluted will give a very dark finish. The Laurel Mountain stains are concentrated so if used undiluted they too will be very dark in whatever shade you choose.
 
Trans-Tint Mission Brown will get you there if you don't want to go the Aqua Fortis route.

This is what is T-T does to wood grain.
 

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I am starting a new build I have been looking at some contemary builders coming up with a really dark finish I would love to emulate. Like this rifle by the house brothers
You didn't mention what wood species you're using. Seems to me that's the crucial deciding factor.
 
Yes, presuming you are starting with curly maple, that picture reminds me of the Laurel Mountain nut brown stain over nitric acid.
 
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