Thread: Remington 788 Restoration

Made some progress with the stock...


Used a cabinet scraper to get all the old varnish and crap off. Spokeshave to clean up the sides - got a bit of tear-out, but still looks a lot better. Re-shaped the grip part of the stock with a rasp, made it a bit thinner and more comfortable for my hand. Cut 3/4 inch section off the back to make space for the limbsaver, and to use for plugs.


The old buttplate holes. Used a carving chisel to slightly concave the butt, so that the limbsaver plate mounts nice and flush. The previous buttplate holes were drilled out to 6mm for plugs.


The previous sling stud holes, drilled out to 8mm for plugs


All old holes plugged, new holes drilled for the limbsaver.

Bit of sanding left, then stain & oil.