refinished a M44 stock

[sniper7]

Bought a M44 off here and refinished the stock. Was my first time doing such a thing. overall it came out pretty good for just hand sanding it. If I would have spent more time it would have come out better but the color came out pretty nice, and the clear I put on it has held up pretty well and looks good so I am happy with it.

I am considering cutting off the bayonet and some of the stock to cut down on weight. I think I might try my hand at duracoat as well and this would be a perfect test rifle.

anyway, here is the before and after photos.

[jackthewall81]

Nice looking rifle. Good work.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Big different! So when can you start on mine?

[sniper7]

Big different! So when can you start on mine?

bring it on over!

[NitroxBoss]

Nice job!

[4gunfun]

WOW there is nice looking wood under all that old shellac? Might have to look closer at mine and see if it is worth doing too. Nice job!

[Grastmatt2552]

That's a slick looking M44. I may have to refinish my 9130, but its a laminate stock, so I don't know how much of a difference it would make.

[Batteriesnare]

Very nice, looks good!

[Mazin]

Ah I have been waiting for the pics...Looks great man!!! Still haven't started on the 91/30 yet. Have you fired it?

[Big Wall]

Looks great!