Looking for a 9422 expert

[Tommie]

Recently purchased a nice 9422M Legacy. It’s late 2004 production. The gun is gorgeous except for the stock which, while in excellent condition, has some really uninspiring wood. I’m thinking about stripping the finish and sending it out for some @Bc'z magic. But I can’t really tell what the factory finish is. Can someone tell me if this stock is oil finished, urethane or what? I prefer to do a chemical strip if possible.

They’ll bury me with this gun so collector value is meaningless to me.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Tape off the checkering with 2 layers of masking tape. I had a straight grip one when i was a kid. I carried it take down style on my motorcycle when i was pond hopping to get those pesky turtles.

 

[Bc'z]

I read they used a red stain then a coat of laquar

 

[Tommie]

I read they used a red stain then a coat of laquar

That’s kinda what it looks like. Is there a chemical stripper that’ll get that crap removed?

 

[Bc'z]

If its a true laquar, thinner will take it back to solution.
Personally I'd sand it off protecting the checkering with tape as dusty said, then brush thinner in the checkering with a good stiff bristle brush provided the thinner removes the finish.
I've only ever done 1 set of furniture that was checkered, swore I'd never do another. Lol

 

[Tommie]

If its a true laquar, thinner will take it back to solution.
Personally I'd sand it off protecting the checkering with tape as dusty said, then brush thinner in the checkering with a good stiff bristle brush provided the thinner removes the finish.
I've only ever done 1 set of furniture that was checkered, swore I'd never do another. Lol View attachment 1407666

You’re off the hook buddy

 

[Dusty Stevens]

You’re off the hook buddy

Leave the character so youll use it

 

[Tommie]

Leave the character so youll use it

Oh dude I’ll use it regardless! Just wish Winchester hadn’t glommed the stock finish. It’s possible there is real wood underneath but it’s hard to tell with all that stain they applied. I’ll text a pic.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Winchester Model 9422 / 9417 Butt Stock / Semi Fancy Walnut / Satin

Check out the deal on Winchester Model 9422 / 9417 Butt Stock / Semi Fancy Walnut / Satin at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

 

[Tommie]

Winchester Model 9422 / 9417 Butt Stock / Semi Fancy Walnut / Satin

Check out the deal on Winchester Model 9422 / 9417 Butt Stock / Semi Fancy Walnut / Satin at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

Yep I saw that. Unfortunately this rifle is the Legacy model with a pistol grip and curved lever. And really I’m not looking to replace the furniture. Just would like it to pop a little. Found a guy who just does stripping and finishing. Will report.