Original model 50

[alarabia]

Not sure but seems to be black anyway on most, you may have difficulty to get it out, so leave it in. I think you have a (relatively) later model, with pressed "inverted diamonds" i.e. rather than raised they are sunken. Perhaps this is why you think the chequering is worn?

I think you should not stain the stock, keep it original - lacquer it.

I like a mat type finish, if you recommend not staining, would you suggest just to use true oil as i do not like lacquer.

Danny

[air-tech]

I like a mat type finish, if you recommend not staining, would you suggest just to use true oil as i do not like lacquer.

Danny

It's beech, you will struggle to make it look good (although a few have) with any oil or stain. You will also devalue the gun as it is no longer finished as-original.

You can buy semi matte lacquers, that is not a problem, and if you would like to darken the stock, they come in different colours. By so doing you get an even finish, beech is notorious for selective uptake of stain.

[alarabia]

It's beech, you will struggle to make it look good (although a few have) with any oil or stain. You will also devalue the gun as it is no longer finished as-original.

You can buy semi matte lacquers, that is not a problem, and if you would like to darken the stock, they come in different colours. By so doing you get an even finish, beech is notorious for selective uptake of stain.

Could you suggest a make and which type of semi matte lacquers.
Also should I re-paint or stain the chequered sections in black as they are patchy.

[alarabia]

After 2 days rubbing down have decided after carefull consideration to apply a sealer and water based walnut stain, then True Oil, Beeswax finish.
Cold Blue the barrel with G96 Gun Blue and hope for the best.

[johnbaz]

After 2 days rubbing down have decided after carefull consideration to apply a sealer and water based walnut stain, then True Oil, Beeswax finish.
Cold Blue the barrel with G96 Gun Blue and hope for the best.

Tru oil will give you a very full gloss finish

Good luck with the cold blue (i can't recall seeing a good job done by this stuff )


Cheers, John

[air-tech]

After 2 days rubbing down have decided after carefull consideration to apply a sealer and water based walnut stain, then True Oil, Beeswax finish.
Cold Blue the barrel with G96 Gun Blue and hope for the best.

If you buy a rattle can of coloured lacquer you will be done in 2 minutes flat and you will have a better end result, assuming the prep work has been done properly, which you must do anyway irrespective.