Daisy Daisy 753W *Wood Lovers Delight*

[Bear-of-Grayling]

I just received this rifle about an hour ago. Daisy 753W. Built in 1999. In all my years of Airguns and Firearms, I don’t remember seeing any as figured as this one. I love antiques and have a rule. When I like it as it is ”Do Not Change It”. This could possibly be different though. I feel this “one in a thousand” never got it’s respect. This wood properly done would be spectacular. So I need suggestions. What do y’all think?

 

[ChuckHunter]

Pretty incredible
And yes give your refinishing skills!
What is it? Tiger Maple?

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

Pretty incredible
And yes give your refinishing skills!
What is it? Tiger Maple?

Yes, it is Curly or Tiger Maple. Same thing. Thanks

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

X2 on the refinish.

Make that puppy glow!

That is a stunner of a stock, a real beautiful piece of wood!!

 

[Wadcutter]

What an extremely attractive stock! I don't see an issue enhancing it.

 

[cjtamu]

Wow, Dan. That’s spectacular. I’d leave it alone, but I don’t have your skills! If I did I’d be all over it. Go for it, can’t wait to see it after.

 

[JohnTaylor]

I just received this rifle about an hour ago. Daisy 753W. Built in 1999. In all my years of Airguns and Firearms, I don’t remember seeing any as figured as this one. I love antiques and have a rule. When I like it as it is ”Do Not Change It”. This could possibly different though. I feel this “one in a thousand” never got it’s respect. This wood properly done would be spectacular. So I need suggestions. What do y’all think?View attachment 589910View attachment 589911View attachment 589912

Work your magic! That’s spectacular! Thanks for sharing! John

 

[marflow 777]

it is a factory stock because of the stock plugs, i what to see the inside where the action lives
you can see where the finish is missing how white the wood is
so, paint me skeptical at this point i would love to be wrong

 

[Orv]

it is a factory stock because of the stock plugs, i what to see the inside where the action lives
you can see where the finish is missing how white the wood is
so, paint me skeptical at this point i would love to be wrong

Dan, far from desiring to tell you what to do, but I believe that I'd remove that glorious stock, wipe it down and then gently apply several coats of Renaissance Wax to it over a couple of days. The wax will get into to wood and protect it all the while bringing out the natural beauty. I'd also clean and lubricate the internal works before puttting the rifle back the way Daisy intended it should be. Its been hot out here in California's deserts, so I've spent much of the last couple of days giving my Sheridan Blue Streek, my TX200 and lastly my HW97K their semi-annual cleaning of the internals and keeping my wood stocks beautiful. It'll be over a hundred again tomorrow, so I'll begin work on my handguns and pellet pistols. Its all a labor of love. My wife will especially appreciate having "her" dining table back. Its just been too hot to work out on the patio. Enjoy that beautiful Daisy. Orv.

 

[Orv]

Dan, far from desiring to tell you what to do, but I believe that I'd remove that glorious stock, wipe it down and then gently apply several coats of Renaissance Wax to it over a couple of days. The wax will get into to wood and protect it all the while bringing out the natural beauty. I'd also clean and lubricate the internal works before puttting the rifle back the way Daisy intended it should be. Its been hot out here in California's deserts, so I've spent much of the last couple of days giving my Sheridan Blue Streek, my TX200 and lastly my HW97K their semi-annual cleaning of the internals and keeping my wood stocks beautiful. It'll be over a hundred again tomorrow, so I'll begin work on my handguns and pellet pistols. Its all a labor of love. My wife will especially appreciate having "her" dining table back. Its just been too hot to work out on the patio. Enjoy that beautiful Daisy. Orv.

By the by, I believe that re-finishing that beautiful stock could actually lower this Daisy's value to colectors if it alters the original appearence. Or .

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

it is a factory stock because of the stock plugs, i what to see the inside where the action lives
you can see where the finish is missing how white the wood is
so, paint me skeptical at this point i would love to be wrong

Tiger maple is light in the natural state. Just as light as any Maple. It needs to be held just right so the light refracts the iridescent tiger striping. This is Tiger Maple held just at the correct angle.

 

[Hobbyman2007]

give that stock a good buff with your magic touch. I wouldn’t change the stain as I believe it would lower the resale value.

The older I get the more I appreciate wood and steel. That rifle you have there is a beauty.

 

[beerthief]

I just received this rifle about an hour ago. Daisy 753W. Built in 1999. In all my years of Airguns and Firearms, I don’t remember seeing any as figured as this one. I love antiques and have a rule. When I like it as it is ”Do Not Change It”. This could possibly different though. I feel this “one in a thousand” never got it’s respect. This wood properly done would be spectacular. So I need suggestions. What do y’all think?View attachment 589910View attachment 589911View attachment 589912

WOW yes i would refinish or have it done . Great find !

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

I’m doing another Daisy 853 with more modest Tiger in the Maple. This is my final water/sand coat. You can see the the striping disappearing as the water dries. I plan to color it tomorrow if supplies show up. Will keep updating the progress with this one.

Before I started. Can hardly see the striping.

 

[beerthief]

I just received this rifle about an hour ago. Daisy 753W. Built in 1999. In all my years of Airguns and Firearms, I don’t remember seeing any as figured as this one. I love antiques and have a rule. When I like it as it is ”Do Not Change It”. This could possibly different though. I feel this “one in a thousand” never got it’s respect. This wood properly done would be spectacular. So I need suggestions. What do y’all think?View attachment 589910View attachment 589911View attachment 589912

Is there a back story on this rifle ? History ?

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

Is there a back story on this rifle ? History ?

Only history is this sticker that couldn’t be saved.

 

[beerthief]

Only history is this sticker that couldn’t be saved.View attachment 590068

thanks

 

[Gerry52]

WOW!!! That's some "musical instrument" quality wood! Absolutely beautiful.

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

it is a factory stock because of the stock plugs, i what to see the inside where the action lives
you can see where the finish is missing how white the wood is
so, paint me skeptical at this point i would love to be wrong

 

[Pea-shooter O.G.]

I just received this rifle about an hour ago. Daisy 753W. Built in 1999. In all my years of Airguns and Firearms, I don’t remember seeing any as figured as this one. I love antiques and have a rule. When I like it as it is ”Do Not Change It”. This could possibly different though. I feel this “one in a thousand” never got it’s respect. This wood properly done would be spectacular. So I need suggestions. What do y’all think?View attachment 589910View attachment 589911View attachment 589912

Wow, that is a pretty piece of wood! And you also did a great job capturing it in a photo. I recently acquired a Maccari FT stock for a TX200 that is curly maple. It's difficult to get a photo to show its effect. Can't wait to see the finished product.