Chuck,
I had been wondering if things were Okey-Dokey with you. Glad to hear all is well, or, at least not on fire.
Have to pass along "Thanks" for the suggestion of Min-Wax "wipe On" poly semi-gloss finish, which I just used on a lowly pump to refinish. Outstanding results after about 13 easily wiped on coats, with 2-6 left to go. I just knocked it down with 0000 steel wool in between most of the coats, and wiped it on with cheap Wal-Mart dinner napkins. I'm thinking the last coat will get a rub down with Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen, to take down a bit of the gloss, and be called good. I only finished the butt stock of a King's Ferry (recent) Ithaca 12, and am stunned at how well it matches the front wood. I wonder if they used something similar?
Not every gun needs a London finish. Poly is pretty tough to beat for a user.
Again, Thanks for the tip.
Best,
Ted
