Pedersoli Indian Trade Musket questions

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I love mine, I stripped the ugly factory finish and there was a beautiful piece of walnut underneath.

Have a Pedersoli Kentucky and would like to remove the factory finish. What method did you use?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I just noticed supporting members can't edit their posts or title after a bit of time passes . That's different

But anyway, I took the metal off the wood earlier today... dang those wood screws are torqued in... and why do I need like six different blades for the screws? I've stopped putting them away. Seems like I always need a different bit for an Italian shooter. So I decided what the heck and had at her.
She's drying right now after knocking the shine off it, staining with a dark stain, letting it sit a while then rubbing her down.

So tomorrow we shall see what we shall see.
I'm hoping it doesn't contrast the gray barrel too much, but I know it will. Still, I did not want that Pedersoli light tan stock on it.
So we'll just call it a four beer stock

Have a Pedersoli Kentucky and would like to remove the factory finish. What method did you use?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Make sure you scrape of the finish and not sand it, I’ve seen so many oversanded Pedersoli’s.

What method of scraping did you use? Have a Pedersoli Kentucky and would like to remove the factory finish.

 

[TDM]

Have a Pedersoli Kentucky and would like to remove the factory finish. What method did you use?

The scrapping method may well be best. But I just used some 320 and 400 grit on my Pedersoli, wiped it down, and applied several coats of BLO & turpentine. All I wanted to do is get rid of the shinny finish, which it did. I was pleased with how it turned out and it’s held up well. Did it a year or so ago.

 

[FlinterNick]

What method of scraping did you use? Have a Pedersoli Kentucky and would like to remove the factory finish.

To get the factory finish off i use cabinet scrapers and i apply light pressure, then I sand lightly with 120 and work up to 150, i start to stain around 180. Before I stain i wet the wood with hot water to find any scratches and dents, i the iron out the dents and blemishes as best as i can with a heated steel bar and damp rag. This also raises the grain, and gets it ready for staining. Then i apply my sealers and finishes.

 

[pacanis]

Have a Pedersoli Kentucky and would like to remove the factory finish. What method did you use?

One that didn't work.
I thought I could knock the shine off it with some Scotch Brite and the dark stain would penetrate at least a little... but that was a waste of time.

Here's a pic I took today with a Condor knife I just finished modifying. The stain looks pretty much like it did before I did anything to it.

Next time I'll scrape it.

 

[rusticbob]

I used a hardware store citrus stripper, came right off.

 

[barracudadave67]

That's the best way to remove gun stock finish, Citrus stripper, rinse with cold water, let dry, then 0000 steel wool, or sand paper. Restain, and then the finish of your choice.
Works for me.

Dave

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

The scrapping method may well be best. But I just used some 320 and 400 grit on my Pedersoli, wiped it down, and applied several coats of BLO & turpentine. All I wanted to do is get rid of the shinny finish, which it did. I was pleased with how it turned out and it’s held up well. Did it a year or so ago.

Mind if I can see a pic or two?

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

That's the best way to remove gun stock finish, Citrus stripper, rinse with cold water, let dry, then 0000 steel wool, or sand paper. Restain, and then the finish of your choice.
Works for me.

Dave

Can you recommend any particular brand/type?

 

[FlinterNick]

The Napier gunstock finish kit is a very good kit for learning how to refinish guns stocks.

https://www.napierusa.com/products/london-gun-stock-finish-kit?variant=31797355413594

 

[springfield art]

That orange citrus stripper: I've removed finish, including the modern poly-type, on 3 or 4 musket stocks. You have to do a couple applications, of course, and use eye & rubber gloves protection. Don't soak with water as it can swell wood. Wipe with damp cloth, etc. I do it outside!

 

[springfield art]

Can you recommend any particular brand/type?

I don't recall the brand, but it's orange, the label is like blue & orange? Somebody chime in and remind me of the brand name!

 

[Rob M.]

Looks good ! What did it cost ya ?

 

[brushblind]

Maybe the date will interest those that have rust browned barrels.
Good info to have for any buyers purchasing from sellers describing their gun as "new old stock" if they don't have a good picture and they know the date it was made.

As I've said, the description clearly reads browned barrel. I knew what I was buying and the finish the barrel was going to have on it going in. Having learned from the purchase of my BB carbine. But that wasn't the crux of my first post anyway. I was more concerned it might not have the brass front sight and the odd look to the transition from octagonal to round.

The picture of the poor paint job was just to show those interested.
But talking 'bout paint is keeping a few of you busy

If you consider spray on stripper, a sanding pad and an hour's time, time consuming, you are even more impatient than I am
I'm glad I didn't go through the trouble of bead blasting it for as easy as it was to remove the paint in my slop sink.


So anyway...
It's back together.

The wood is a shade or two darker... not as much as I was hoping for when the stain was wet, but when you're applying stain over an oil finish or previously stained piece of wood you can't expect much.
And I decided to French Gray the barrel. It was too "in the white" looking for a gun that was most likely blued way back when.

But the lock definitely needs more work done to it. I think I'll shoot it some before I work on anything else.

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Fantastic, when can I send you mine for a refinish job? Just kidding but I do want to get one!

 

[springfield art]

Citristrip!

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Did some looking on Lowes website and Amazon. There are a number of citrus paint and varnish strippers out there.
(I will never go to Home Depot ever again. I refuse to be "less white" whatever the he11 that is supposed to mean.)

 

[pacanis]

Fantastic, when can I send you mine for a refinish job? Just kidding but I do want to get one!

Hah! After I do my Brown Bess Carbine
And re-do the stock

 

[pacanis]

I'll have to try that citri-strip next time.

 

[Jay Templin]

This is the stuff I use. It’s taken off paint, varnish, and the factory finishes off a T/C, my Investarms Bridger, an India-made fusil de chasse, a painted wooden chest, and a few tool handles. I’ve used it indoors, though I recommend the porch. I let it sit for a few hours or overnight, scrape away the goo with a plastic palette knife or one of those fake credit cards they send in the mail, and wipe down with a damp paper towel to finish the job.
I probably have something laying around that I could strip if y’all think a documentary thread would be helpful.
Jay