Rossi Rifleman

I finished the Tung oil high gloss on my brand new unfired 92. I was a little nervous as I wasn't sure what was in the wood that I would be coating. Oil? I didn't know......so I wiped it down really well with alcohol crossed my fingers and started the process.
I originally did the older brass 92 with Low gloss Tung oil and was pleased with the results.
I decided to see if I could handle a high gloss this time; so Homer Formby and I went to work.
I personally love the glass like finish that I ended up with. It might not be for everyone's taste though.
But here it is........(I will now ATTEMPT to put pictures in this post....wish me luck!)

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The rifle looks outstanding!

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You did a real nice job. I personally like a satin finish.
Enjoy.

Thanks! I appreciate the picture insertion help, but doubt that I'll become a pro at it LOL; as it still sound like hieroglyphics to me!

Mickey D wrote:You did a real nice job. I personally like a satin finish.
Enjoy.

I can't help it, I'm a sucker for a little "bling" , I guess that's why I love those brass receivers!

Looks great I'm a big fan of fromby oils finishes I usaully use low gloss but it looks amazing. I might do high gloss next time.

akuser47 wrote:Looks great I'm a big fan of fromby oils finishes I usaully use low gloss but it looks amazing. I might do high gloss next time.

It's great stuff. Believe it or not, that was only 3 coats with a drying time of 24 hours in between them.
I did, however, tape off the front handguard as I was in mortal fear of cracking or breaking it.
I used 6 coats of low gloss on the brass puma and I think it was just enough to not overdo it.
And I did use 0000 steel wool between coats followed by a good rubdown with a tack cloth.
I wonder what the name of that brazilian hardwood is that they use.