Normally that would be correct, but this gun was refinished at some point by
the military (Malaysia?) that was using it. During the process, the factory
markings were removed. The stock is so badly soaked with oil, the only choice
is refinish or replace.
Mike
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On Apr 24, 2011, at 19:08, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I don't pretend to be me an expert, but I always thought you'd devalue a
firearm's worth by refinishing?
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Sun, 4/24/11, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:
>
> From: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] On Topic - Guns
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 8:12 PM
>
> I am trying to refinish a wood stock for an Enfield No 5 Jungle Carbine.
Does
> anyone have a source of complete dis-assembly instructions? I have had
this
> gun since 1986 when I bought it for $99 in a well known Southern California
> Military surplus gun dealer. It was loaded with cosmoline when I got it
which
> I have long since cleaned away. The stock "bleeds" oil when left in the
sun.
> Probably from overzealous lubricating by novice military handlers in years
> past. I was told years ago "Oven Off" paste will draw out the oil from the
> stock after repeated applications so I can sand and fill it before staining.
> Type of stain recommendations? Anyone with experience in this area? I
went
> out into the garage to pull it from the safe today, which is right in front
of
> where the Bugeye is parked. (obligitory LBC content).
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> 02 Heritage Springer
> numerous surplus military rifles and handguns
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