I have been looking at all kinds of questions about M1 Carbines and I see a lot that have shiney finishes. My question is what was the original finish on USGI M1 Carbines? And what was the wood used in stocks?...
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You walk into your local gun shop; or you’re strolling the tables at a gun show; or you’re perusing the gun auctions at an online auction site; or you’re out cruising the online store of a gun dealer; and you see it. The one. The military surplus firearm ...
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I just picked up an M39 stock and handguard to stash away for the future. They are in "raw" form--unused, no finish, no holes drilled, etc. My plan was to give them a few coats of the 1/3 mix (BLO, beeswax, turpentine) before storing them. Has ...
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