Today, I refinished the rifles stock, looks like it once had the wrist chequered but has had so much use it is worn away to only a faint mark or two. Someone had varnished the stock so I wiped it clean with steel wool and acetone, then over the steaming kettle to raise the grain only, l have not tried to remove any dings or nicks as they are all part of the story. I have now given it a few coats of of hand rubbed pale boiled linseed and gum turpentine and it has come up a treat. The wood is ver plain but has a lovely colour. Lovely soft feel to the stock and it is thirsty. I would say this rifle has had a long hard career and if only it could speak of the adventures its been part of. I have a nice sling and j hook sling swivels coming so that should sort her out nicely. Looking forward to one day taking her out after game.

P1020812 by Gordon Hazel, on

P1020810 by Gordon Hazel, on Flickr