ruger stock finish
does anyone know what type of finish ruger used on the original mdl. 77. red pad
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I have no idea, but I do know Ruger has been very helpful anytime I had a problem or question. Might give them a call. 336-949-5200
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I opened up my copy of September 1968 Guns & Ammo review of the newly released M77, and the review reads as follows;
"The American walnut stock of the GUNS & AMMO test rifle is straight grained with an oil finish. The pistol grip and forend are hand checkered, 20 lines to the inch, and is clean and sharp."
I have a 1969 flat bolt M77 and I got the impression that it may have been sprayed with some kind of sealing varnish, but it's hard to say. Sturm Ruger changed its' manufacturing techniques all the time.
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not sure the one's I have one has a glossy finish but I also have one in a dull oil finish . I had old magic ( member on here ) refinish the glossy one as I did not want to mess it up it had sentimental value to me ) it it came back looming like new
I'm sure many more will have insight on what or how it was finished but agree start with ruger they are truly helpful
or a plug for Keith ( Old magic ) if you want some one to do it
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Every Ruger I have ever owned had American Walnut with a great oil finish. Not shiny, but not dull either.
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well i got this one in and it doesnt look nears as bad as the photos seem to show. an older red pad one. it sure looks like a varnish type finish to me but who knows it could have been redone a time or three.
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