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Gary Jensen

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Found this old Marlin model 80 a few weeks ago, and it was badly in need of some loving.
So, I sanded off the crappy old refinish job, followed by sanding out the dents, and then a hand rubbed oil finish.
Had planned ]to turn around and sell it and find another project, but I cannot bring myself to sell it.
So, I am looking for some side mounts for a scope and then I will keep it for limb chicken season.





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"Limb Chicken" ?? me too ?? Heard of "ditch chickens" but not this one .....unless you are talking about shooting forest grouse out of trees? Anyway, nice job on the gun.
 
For the guys who asked about what kind of oil. It is Birchwood Casey Tru Oil. The trick is to sand smooth and then remove any dents using a wet towel and a steam iron to raise the wood back up.
Next step, apply two coats of truoil and let dry for 4-5 hours. Then apply the third coat with 400 grit wet dry sand paper. Apply the oil and sand it before the oil dries. What you are trying to accomplish is to make a slurry of oil and wood dust. After you have done this do not wipe off. Rub the slurry in circles. You are trying to fill the open grain wood which is what gives you the smooth finish.
After you let the slurry dry, very litely sand with 400 grit or finer, then apply the next coat. You will want to apply at least 3 more coats, but make sure that you apply litely (you don't want runs). You will want to litely polish between coats with 000 or finer steel wool. Make sure that there is no bits of steel wool on the stock before applying oil. Bits of steel wool left in the oil finish will eventually rust and leave black spots on the stock. When you are happy with the finish, polish the stock with a lint free cloth. This will take away the gritty feeling to the stock.
Last step is Birchwood Casey Gun wax. This can also be used on metal surfaces.
 
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