Re-Finishing my M95

[Iron_Colonel]

Ok, I was doing some reading around on the internet, and it looks like there are many different ways to go about re-finishing a gun stock, especially on an old military rifle.

So what I am thinking, is just using some linseed oil. I know there is also boiled linseed oil as well. So my question, whats the difference, and what is the best to use? I think I would just like to keep the same color, the color of the wood. There doesn't seem to be any nice finish on the stock of it right now. I saw a great pic of a Mauser in the Mauser forum of a gun re-done with linseed oil. I think I want my gun to look like that. So I guess, how do I go about getting a finish like that?

The stock presently has some knicks and dings, so what would be a good filler to fill in these spots? And is there a type or kind of linseed oil that is better than others that I can use to put a good finish on it?

Below is the link to that Mauser I mentioned. I don't know what kind of wood is used on the stocks on the Steyrs, but I am just looking for an end product like that Mauser in the pics. Not necessarily the same color, but just a nice even and smooth finish with whatever product is advisable.

Thanks.

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/mau...-98k-pics.html (Refinished Mauser 98K Pics)

[Big Dog]

You will want the BLO - 'Boiled Linseed Oil' - it is formulated to dry faster and is what many military rifles were finished in.
Regular linseed oil will remain tacky.
Best done slowly over a bit of time - the more oil, the deeper and glossier the finish.
I personally use Tung Oil FInish - it dries more quickly, and can be recoated sooner.
Either way, rub it in by hand - I use a finger dabbed in it, and apply a thin coat rubbing it in.