Old Stevens Click-Clack

[BJSHOOTZ1]

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.

 

[MacEntyre]

We like before an' after... jus' sayin'.

 

[BJSHOOTZ1]

Some of the befores with the shellac finish turning loose everywhere. Surprisingly few dents or marks in the wood itself

 

[BJSHOOTZ1]

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?

 

[BJSHOOTZ1]

 

[Average Joe]

I’ve always liked the natural look. Nothing wrong with the gloss finishes, just not my thing.

 

[B00ger]

We like before an' after... jus' sayin'.

Exactly

 

[mj1angier]

Looks good! I think the high gloss is more true to the time frame of the gun.

 

[MacEntyre]

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?

I vote for deglossing...

 

[Windini]

Nice work! It looks great as it is, but a touch of deglossing - not matte, just a superfine rub - might let the beautiful figure emerge. It may be a trick of the light in the photo, but that Tru Oil gloss reflects so well it can actually interfere with viewing the wood behind it.

Alternately, try a medium- or low- gloss paste wax to try and tone it down w/o altering the finish. If you don't like it, you could take the wax off easier than re-gloss-ifying it.

 

[catpop]

Beautiful rifle, you did a great job!
I used to have an old model 6 I think. I much preferred the square back versus the the newer sloped back.
Wish I still had it.

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

Take the Jat Leno approach to restoration...restore to a 10 and drive it down to a 6.......leave it like you have it.. Glossy..shoot it down to a 6.

 

[BJSHOOTZ1]

Thanks for the input guys. Gonna think on

 

[pikepole20]

That looks great! I redid a Remington 34 that my father gave me. Great job. It will look great either way.