Just picked up a nice old stevens 87 that is in good shape other than the stock finish. So i have stripped it, stained it, and starting my many coats of tru oil. Will post a pic or two next week after its finished.
ExactlyWe like before an' after... jus' sayin'.
I vote for deglossing...Here’s a Few after pics. Finished the stock walnut with 4 coats of TruOil. Am considering deglossing the stock to give it a more “ natural “ finish in keeping with the time period in which it was built. Any thoughts?