11-12-2007, 04:00 PM
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| Member Join Date: Nov 2007
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| No. 4 Mk 1 finish
Hi, I'm new to Enfield collecting and to the forum. I recently purchase a No.4 Mk 1 in very nice shape. The stock appears to have a varnished finish. I'm trying to find out what the "original" finish should be: Tung oil, linseed oil or varnish? Also, the barrel bands are worn to white metal: what product would restore them to the original black? I appreciate your help Gregg |
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11-12-2007, 08:42 PM
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The finish should be Boiled Linseed Oil . I'd leave the metal for abit and see what you think later....a little grey might give it character.
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11-13-2007, 06:52 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast
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My Longbranch also sports some sort of varnish finish. The stock was clearly sanded and varnished or shellaqued. It is in very nice condition I have owned it since 1988.
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11-13-2007, 11:58 AM
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Thanks for the input. Gregg |
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