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Offline philb1732

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Mauser 98k stock finish
« on: February 18, 2008, 04:03:26 PM »
Just picked up a 98k that was a battlefield pick on the eastern front and re arsonled, was able to pick through and get a low numbered, 1940 mfg date bu Mauser (as known from the "42" code) intact proof and acceptance marks, question for the day is what is thee best way to strip off the nasty reddish finish the Russians applied to the stock and what is the proper finish for the stock?
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Re: Mauser 98k stock finish
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2008, 04:27:33 PM »
Remove the shellac with denatured alcohol, 0000 steel wool and rags.  The alcohol will dissolve the shellac.  Dry extremely well.

Proper finish would be an oil, though I'm not sure tung oil or BLO for a k98.  I finish all mine with tung oil just 'cause I like it
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Re: Mauser 98k stock finish
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2008, 03:40:26 AM »
Ok...stupid question...what is BLO?
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Re: Mauser 98k stock finish
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2008, 12:13:28 PM »
Boiled Linseed Oil

They really do the same thing and for all intents and purposes they are the same, however, one of them is "correct" for a WWII German k98.

Like I said, I prefer Tung Oil and have had really good success with it
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Re: Mauser 98k stock finish
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 01:49:07 PM »
I believe most European countries Used BLO or similar oil. I know the Japs used tung oil and some US troops who where messing with Jap guns had allergic skin reactions to it. Myself, I prefer tung oil when I refinish a stock, but for a GI gun I think BLO is the way to go.
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Re: Mauser 98k stock finish
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2008, 03:56:19 PM »
I can't stress enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BE CAREFUL WITH BOILED LINSEED OIL!!!!!!! It will generate heat and cause fires as it dries.  Soak all rags in water after you are finished.  I learned the hard way two weeks ago.  I was refinishing a Mosin with BLO and threw the rags in the trash in my kitchen.  I was saved by the grace of God and my smoke detectors.  The fire was smoldering and luckily our trashcan was metal.  No damage but I learned a valuable lesson.  The BLO stays outside in the shop and no refinishing in the house. 
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