Impressive Wood: Make Your Mosin Stock AWESOME

Published on September 18, 2015
Duration: 26:44

This video details a comprehensive DIY process for refinishing a Mosin-Nagant rifle stock, transforming a surplus piece into a high-quality wood finish. Key steps include thorough cosmoline removal using heat, stripping old finishes, meticulous sanding, staining with Minwax Golden Oak, and applying multiple coats of Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane for durability. The project highlights the Mosin-Nagant as an affordable platform for learning gunsmithing and customization.

Quick Summary

Cosmoline can be removed from a Mosin Nagant stock by using a heat gun to liquefy the grease, drawing it to the surface where it can be wiped away with shop towels. This process may need to be repeated and is crucial for a good finish.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Project Intro: Mosin Stock Refinishing
  2. 01:15Stripping the Old Finish
  3. 02:16Cosmoline Removal with Heat Gun
  4. 03:39Mosin-Nagant as a Project Rifle
  5. 05:48Internal Cleaning and Degreasing
  6. 06:30Final Prep and Staining
  7. 08:10Applying Protective Coating (Spar Urethane)
  8. 10:05Comparison and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you remove cosmoline from a Mosin Nagant stock?

Cosmoline can be removed from a Mosin Nagant stock by using a heat gun to liquefy the grease, drawing it to the surface where it can be wiped away with shop towels. This process may need to be repeated and is crucial for a good finish.

What is the best way to refinish a Mosin Nagant rifle stock?

Refinishing involves stripping the old finish, thoroughly removing cosmoline with heat, cleaning internal channels, sanding, applying a stain like Minwax Golden Oak, and finishing with multiple coats of a durable urethane like Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane.

Why is the Mosin-Nagant a good project rifle?

The Mosin-Nagant is an excellent project rifle due to its low historical cost, typically $80-$100, making it an affordable platform for learning gunsmithing, customization, and refinishing techniques without a significant financial investment.

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