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zenfly
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Does anyone have any idea where this carbine was when it got this stenciled rack number applied ? I don't mind it and actually think I like it. Sometimes I think wrong and ask do collectors frown on these numbers ? The fact that it's there leads me to think it was never sanded along with how the cartouche stands up. Thanks
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Fly Fishing boat Capt Port Canaveral..FFF / CCI
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swamprat
Recruit Joined: Jul 25 2018 Location: Liberty, Texas Status: Offline Points: 35 |
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there are some products you can use to remove the rack numbers if you want, but most if not all can and will effect the finish. If you want to completely strip the stock down in boiling water with TSP, clean it real well with a plastic bristled brush, thoroughally dry it and apply new coats of Linseed or Tung and to seal it, then in the process of cleaning it there are several options, bix paint stripper being a good one. The place i've seen this activity most often is police departments, but there's no way to tell.
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New2brass
Moderator Group Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4627 |
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Water or water based products will destroy a collector stock period!
Boiling water will make sure that the CC will swell to oblivion. Even after sanding the raised grain eventually the CC may raise above the stock. The only thing that should touch a collector stock is Raw Linseed Oil. If the rack number bothers you I would see if RLO would emulsify it and some light rubbing with something like blue Jean scraps on paint only. Start with least impact and work your way up. However there may be a noticeable difference in finish due to blocking the UV rays. |
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