.357 Lever Action. Rossi, Henry or Marlin

[JagerDog]

Marlin with 18" barrel here. Well balanced carbine. My fave "camp gun". In contrast to the 45 Colt with 16" barrel which is not as well balanced.

[Boarhuntor]

The Brazillian mystery wood is tough to work with. I've tried to darken the wood on 3 different R92s, they just don't want to soak up any stain.

I just drosed a new 20" carbine yesterday. Its the nicest looking new Rossi 92 I have seen. Of course I'm to hard headed to leave it alone.

Frankly, i'm surprised. I bought "gunstock 231" stain/finish at Homedepot.
With sandpaper removed all old finish to bare wood, stained with two layers of the stain. Then finished it with 7-8 layers fo hand-rubbed Tru-Oil gunstock finish (prohibited in CA, so buy it on eBay, they do not know).
If interested i can post some pix of finished product.

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[golfish]

Frankly, i'm surprised. I bought "gunstock 231" stain/finish at Homedepot.
With sandpaper removed all old finish to bare wood, stained with two layers of the stain.
If interested i can post some pix of finished product.

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Please, post up some pictures

'I'm a big fan of Tru-oil.

[Boarhuntor]

Here are some. I's been 6-7 years and 100s and 100s of rounds, was bitten up on many pig hunts range and camping trips so many scratches and what not. I think the finish held perfectly for the hell this gun went through.

[golfish]

Here are some. I's been 6-7 years and 100s and 100s of rounds, was bitten up on many pig hunts range and camping trips so many scratches and what not. I think the finish held perfectly for the hell this gun went through.

Very nice carbine. The finish doesn't look any darker than factory tho..That tru-oil is tough stuff, it holds up really well.

I'd like to get mine dark dark walnut but the wood just wont soak up the stain, no matter how much I put on it.

Thanks for posting up the pictures. Its a great model 92 you have there.

[pennstater]

That leather wrap on the stock is one of the few I actually think looks really good. Nicely done.

MLC

[200Apples]

I smell another MLC shoot soon. Who's with me.

[tokuno]

Here are some. I's been 6-7 years and 100s and 100s of rounds, was bitten up on many pig hunts range and camping trips so many scratches and what not. I think the finish held perfectly for the hell this gun went through.

Especially love the forend treatment!
Wish I had the skills and temerity to do the same to mine.

[pennstater]

I smell another MLC shoot soon. Who's with me.

Sniffing here. I'll be in contact. Soon!

MLC

[Boarhuntor]

Very nice carbine. The finish doesn't look any darker than factory tho..
I'd like to get mine dark dark walnut but the wood just wont soak up the stain, no matter how much I put on it.

There are some things i have to add:
1. on the picture It looks much lighter than the real thing due to the strong LED lights.
2. It is as dark as i wanted it to be. It was the second attempt. The first was darker "walnut" which i did not like. The lighter version of "gunstock" is what appealed to me and came in "harmony" with the leatherwork.
3. Use a darker finish/stain. It will take it. With patience, you can stain even oak. I stained "mahogany" my oak knife handle. Took little time.

I read and reread many posts about the R92 staining. No one expressed any difficulty in re-staining the stock after proper finish removal. See all the links below.

Maybe you got "one of a kind" ;-)


Here are some links which might help you:

https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-rossi-rifles/148107-rossi-92-stock-refinishing-question.html

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?163401-What-to-put-on-Rossi-92-stock

http://rossi-rifleman.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2577

https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/So_who_has_refinished_their_ROSSI_wood_and_what_did_you_choose_/47-361332/

https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-rossi-rifles/148107-rossi-92-stock-refinishing-question-3.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXq3VZzCHjY

[200Apples]

Maybe you got "one of a kind" ;-)

Depends. What vintage is your 92? I ask because the one I have, purchased five years ago, new, has very porous grain. Almost like balsa wood. There was no gloss finish on it, either. I have simply oiled mine with Hoppes gun oil, and twice. No sanding or other prep. It's nice and smooth, though still appearing porous.

[Boarhuntor]

Depends. What vintage is your 92? I ask because the one I have, purchased five years ago, new, has very porous grain. Almost like balsa wood. There was no gloss finish on it, either. I have simply oiled mine with Hoppes gun oil, and twice. No sanding or other prep. It's nice and smooth, though still appearing porous.

Try to wet-sand it with "Tru-Oil". The sand dust will fill the pores. Let it dry and repeat. After 3-4 layers it is going to be mirror-smooth with no pores. Use 400 grit sandpaper.

[golfish]

Maybe you got "one of a kind" ;-)

Actually it would be 3 of a kind. I'll be getting my 4th one on Saturday.

Its a common problem with the Brazillian mystery wood.

Chris, yours is a Puma or Legacy Arms, correct? It also has a very dark finish. I've noticed that with some of the older guns.

[pennstater]

golfish and 'Apples; Putting new optics on the .45 Colt. Tired of squinting and not seeing diddley. Scope time fellas! Mark, when I get it set-up, I'll send a picture.

MLC

[golfish]

golfish and 'Apples; Putting new optics on the .45 Colt. Tired of squinting and not seeing diddley. Scope time fellas! Mark, when I get it set-up, I'll send a picture.

MLC

I hear ya. I spent a pretty penny on some Skinners signts that I can't use. I'll keep em for Cole and my Grandson.

Whats did ya get Tom?