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Do you think that one would be safe to shot? Me, I have no idea if it is or not. But, if I wanted a Trapdoor to shoot, I would by a rifle in better shape. I do understand his position though, of...

I agree, I much prefer to keep an old gun original. But their work is pleasing to the eye. However I do see problems for the future buyer. Was just at the Smithsonian and the NRA museum and still...

not going to respond to you anymore, son. You apparently have to heavy baggage to lug around. Wish you the best of luck dealing with those demons

Turnbull's does the same thing you are doing, and is have great luck. You might want to check them out, maybe you can get some tips on how to proceed.

You can't change history, no matter how hard you try.

Seems like you are holding on to this Paladin guy, and transferring your hatred for him to me. he must o got the best of you, perhaps a...

321, well then since you have removed all the Rust Patina, why not redo it? You can get kits to do a brown finish or a blued finish on it. Oxpho Blue puts a nice blued finish that is wipe on. Never...

I have seen some that were found in the desert after 100 yrs and the stock is cracked and weathered and still have considerable value. Some collectors and decorators like that look. I know of one guy...

a real nice job, glad you left the "burnt" area on, adds to the stocks character.

Now you are just rambling Rick, trying to associate me with someone that you have a disagreement. Never said I don't work on stocks, I just don't change Historical stocks, I will oil them and put a...

Not trying to force anything on anyone, like some posers. Just trying to share 40 yrs or wood working, and info that I learned from Americas foremost wood worker. you have a great evening RCS or is...

RCS seems the other way around to me, But if you want to think that it okay, free country.

How did you ever come up with that conclusion from this post?

"You will devalue that rifle by trying...

Sorry Rick, you have me confused with some one else, why would I follow some one that gives marginal advice.

Oh well, keep thinking that way. By the way if you Google Stockdoc you will find about...

The correct glue to use, if one wanted to maintain a period correct repair would have been a "hyde glue. The only thing Gorilla Glue is good for is patio furniture. Besides no museum would even...

You will devalue that rifle by trying to repair it. Just stop the deterioration of the stock. Oil it carefully. If you want to shoot it, if it is shootable, that is. Put a new stock on it. The Burned...