Do not worry about it. Even if it wasn’t gun related it would still be perfectly ok with it. Taking care of Steve like your are is more important than my thread anyway. That is a very thoughtful and considerate thing that you are doing. 
Let me know if I can ever help you in anyway.
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This is where my guard cat was last night when I was working on several of my own projects. She didn’t want to leave her post either. I had to close the door and open it back up before she jumped out. At least I know that she won’t abandon her post until she is properly relieved.
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Her first general order lol. Thanks Greg! I haven’t got a reply from Steve yet. I hope he is ok?
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I sent him a text. I will let you know when he responds.
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He responded thanks Greg! Going to town shortly to send it his way.
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thanks so much you guys!
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1947 Remington 511P Scoremaster bolt action 22. Just got it home. Bluing is nice to be 77 yrs old. Bore is bright. Stock needs some TLC. Came with 5 rnd mag.
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That is very nice and it seems to be well maintained.
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The bluing blows me away to include screws, trigger guard, mag plate even the front sight! It is just too clean to be that old. The stock looked like it was brushed finished and a lot of scars underneath. Giving that furniture some love! Lite water base stain will cure overnight.
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3 coats applied today. Going to let it cure 24 hrs. Steel wool, blow it off and tack tomorrow. Go for 3 more coats.
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Looks awsome Kevin. You will be able to use that stock for a shaving mirror when you are done.
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I am jealous. I wish that I felt good enough to get some more of my things done. I have had a bad few days. I have been resting trying hard not to push myself. I have got nothing done but a little research. I guess without bad days there wouldn’t be good days.
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I hope your day is much better tomorrow Greg!
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dude i hope you’re doing better now.
hate to think you’re not doing well… .but i must admit, its been going around, as ive been in the “blahs” lately.
that is a amazing looking stock. can you detail your procedure a bit more for me… from the beginning cause i have a stock i recently got that needs a total redo… for one of my marlin model 20’s that im working on.
i have another issue with it too perhaps you guys can chime in and help… i have to remove the roll pin that is holding the barrel in to the receiver… that roll pin on one side looks totally flush, and almost like it was ground flush… but the other side, its indented… so i was trying to back it out by using my punch set and a good hammer to push it out. I had secured the barrel/receiver in my vise, and yet, i couldnt get the roll pin to move at all. it seemed like it was no mater what i had hit it with, the barrel’s pin wouldnt move. any thoughts?
i’m about at the wits end and considering try8ing to drill it out.
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You can always use a little heat and when it is still hot but not red hot spray some penetrating oil on the roll pin. Let the oil do the work for you loosing everything up. In an hour or two try heat and oil again. You may have to heat it a few times and put oil on it for the oil to really seep into hole. Penetrating oil has a capillary action that flows into cracks and crevices. I have used Marvel Mystery Oil, Kano Kroil and PB Blaster they all work. Many times I get the best results with the Kano Kroil but not always depending on the part to break free. You can always try to tap the roll pin back and forth to loosen any corrosion and to help the oil to penetrate. If you are in a hurry then drill it out. I have had a drill bit pull the roll pin out once I started drilling into it.
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Ok Steve…although l did not document this project in full detail l did on that little Ithaca m49.
This is what l use to strip the furniture; Citri Strip no harsh fumes! It’s a jell applied with a brush. Using PPE the covered stock ( or parts ) is placed in a trash bag then rolled up to do it’s thing overnight ( easy directions on the jug) stripper will not eat the bag. Next morning l use a bondo spreader to remove the material. If the stock has checkering small brush and a pick to detail. I push the pick l never drag it. That scouring pad and mineral spirits will help remove residue. Got stubborn stains? Vinegar and/or baking soda, water and small brush/ toothbrush. Final wipe down with water let it dry overnight.
Finish prep; if the stock is very rough with dents/gouging, before a overnight dry time try a medium heat iron and a damp cloth to raise the dent. The 511 stock was rough so l got the DA and 320 paper to do that work…gently. Then by hand 600 grit sanding with the grain. I wear nitrile gloves during this task to keep contamination at bay. Blow off and tack. If a stain is desired l like a water base walnut stain from Birchwood. I’m trying a new clear coat product on the stock in the can, referred to me by a friend…so far l’m liking the results. First 3 coats after 24 hr dry time l sanded with 600 and followed with 00 steel wool, air and tack off. Today it will be 00 wool. I’m getting close to fill all of the grain.
Oh yeah l use a sanding block when by hand. Hope this helps brother. Greg gave you awesome input on the pin removal for that stubborn barrel! Good luck!
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Got it ready for next coats but that will be tomorrow. Humidity is high and raining. Honestly after steel wooling there is a reflection! I could stop now wax and buff be happy.
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That Citristrip comes in spray cans too. Makes application in tough spots a little easier.
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