Hello Airgun Nation Peoples,
There are three Minelli Walnut Stock air rifles in my collection. The FX Crown, Streamline, and the Air Airms Pro Sport. All have beautiful Walnut stocks, they even smell great. I wondered though? Why do these beautiful Walnut stock guns come without a finish, only bare wood? Probably due to the additional costs. Well, I thought that a clear gloss finish would do much to protect, preserve, and beautify the natural walnut woodgraining. I watched my father refinish a couple old shotguns as a kid (30 years ago), but never took on this type of refinishing task myself. So, the research began. Thanks to YouTube and the internet I determined and decided that Minwax Wipe On Poly was the seemingly easiest way to reach the clear gloss look desired for my rifles. Six coats, one week later, and a polish with Renaissance Gun Stock Polish, I cannot believe how absolutely gorgeous they have turned out. Show off pictures below. Not bad for a amateur!!! My, my, my!!
There are three Minelli Walnut Stock air rifles in my collection. The FX Crown, Streamline, and the Air Airms Pro Sport. All have beautiful Walnut stocks, they even smell great. I wondered though? Why do these beautiful Walnut stock guns come without a finish, only bare wood? Probably due to the additional costs. Well, I thought that a clear gloss finish would do much to protect, preserve, and beautify the natural walnut woodgraining. I watched my father refinish a couple old shotguns as a kid (30 years ago), but never took on this type of refinishing task myself. So, the research began. Thanks to YouTube and the internet I determined and decided that Minwax Wipe On Poly was the seemingly easiest way to reach the clear gloss look desired for my rifles. Six coats, one week later, and a polish with Renaissance Gun Stock Polish, I cannot believe how absolutely gorgeous they have turned out. Show off pictures below. Not bad for a amateur!!! My, my, my!!
