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I have an 1874 "Quigley" rifle that was manufactured in 2010.

When the rifle was new, I remember the the semi-fancy wood had a VERY wonderful, deep, high luster finish. It was quite impressive.

Now, the wood is dull, and has almost a hazy or cloudy look. There is also some spotting on the cheek weld, it almost looks like a windshield does in the sunlight when it's been acid pitted, if that makes any sense (sorry for the strange analogies).

I will admit, I did not apply Gun Glow nearly as often as I should have, sometimes less than once per year, and I also left it in the foam egg crate case that it came in, which I hear is a big no-no.

In other words, this is my fault.

Is there any way to bring the finish back?

Gun Glow alone doesn't seem to be doing it.

What I'm talking about is quite difficult to take a picture of, especially with an iPhone, nonetheless, below is a picture:



Thanks for any advice!

try some pure lemon oil, followed by a couple of very light hand rubbed coats of pure tung oil. works for me art

That's really interesting, lemon oil?

So out of curiosity, what specifically does the lemon oil do?

I've never been able to find tung oil, only "tung oil finish".

Appreciate the advice, will definitely consider giving it a try if I can find the ingredients!

Try some tung or linseed oil and polish with a terry cloth towel.
Maybe not storing it in the foam case too.......
Gary

Finding pure tung oil is tough because it's very expensive. Most paint stores don't carry it. It's around $100. a gallon.
Do a search for Old Masters 100% Tung Oil. It's very good oil.

Kurt wrote:Finding pure tung oil is tough because it's very expensive. Most paint stores don't carry it. It's around $100. a gallon.
Do a search for Old Masters 100% Tung Oil. It's very good oil.

Thanks Kurt (and Lumpy), I'll try some Old Masters tung oil.

Looks like Amazon has it.

Is that what is used on the wood at the factory?

I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to oiling gun wood, this will be a first for me...

Shiloh is very closed mouth about exactly what they use.
Before you go to the tung oil expense. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a small can of Boiled Linseed oil.
Sparingly apply to stock and with terry cloth towel wipe all off. Let rife sit in a warm room for a couple of days and all should be good. Repeat if necessary.
G.

the lemon oil will clean and polish the wood, the tung oil will seal and add a sheen neither oil is expensive good results not gummy like blo art

So I guess the next question is:

If storing the rifle in the egg crate foam case if wrong, what is right?

Thanks for all the help, guys.

By the way, I don't mind spending a little money fixing this and making sure it never happens again.

-Mike

I store my 'toys' in a gun-safe.
G.

Lump,

Think it would be a good idea to put a gun sock on it in the safe?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939460 ... n-gun-sock

I never have, when they are in the safe.
Transport-YUP, I use'em.
G.

Quigley_Up_Over I did something very similar with my .40-65. I was always afraid to put anything on it as I didn't want to mess up the finish. After one hot weekend of shooting I noticed that the finish looked weird right where I rest my cheek. I think the wood had dried out a bit and it soaked up some sweat.

I spoke with probably the most talented gun smith in our area ( I'm in Canada ) and he recommended a product called Schaftol which is a German product designed for guns with fine oil finishes. I apply it every couple of times that the gun is out, and the finish looks like it used to again.

You might want to talk with the people at Shiloh though as they will have the best advice.

Chris.

Oh, I also keep all of my rifles in gun socks when in the safe. Mostly to keep them from bumping into one another and causing scratches.

Chris.

I believe Shiloh is still using Formby's® Tung Oil Finish. FWIW..............................