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Airguns by Make and Model => Daisy Airguns => Topic started by: buellm2 on February 21, 2018, 10:26:51 AM

Title: Refinished childhood relic
Post by: buellm2 on February 21, 2018, 10:26:51 AM
I dug up my old Daisy model 95 Quick Skill recently.  I've had it since the 1960s.   It wasn't in bad shape except for the stock so I decided to refinish it.   This was my first attempt ever at refinishing a gunstock.    I used tru oil.  I think I should have used a slightly darker stain but overall I'm pleased with how it turned out. 

Here's the before
Title: Re: Refinished childhood relic
Post by: buellm2 on February 21, 2018, 10:27:52 AM
Here's the after
Title: Re: Refinished childhood relic
Post by: Oldgringo on February 21, 2018, 05:19:15 PM
I had one of those with sights during the Eisenhower administration.  I've wondered what model it was. 
Title: Re: Refinished childhood relic
Post by: T-Higgs on February 21, 2018, 05:23:50 PM
buellm2,
I think it looks great! Even cooler is that you hung on to it this long.
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Post by: avator on February 21, 2018, 05:32:05 PM
I have a few old Daisys like this.... saving for rainy day projects.
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Post by: avator on February 21, 2018, 05:37:42 PM
I have one in really good shape but missing the compass and sundial.... I'll find them one day.
Title: Re: Refinished childhood relic
Post by: the fuse on February 21, 2018, 06:26:15 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 21, 2018, 10:27:52 AM
Here's the after

Looks great! I like the color of the finish myself. I wouldn't worry about the difference, unless you wanted it to be period correct.
Title: Re: Refinished childhood relic
Post by: buellm2 on February 21, 2018, 06:41:22 PM
I still have my Daisy model 94.  I think its from about the late 50s.  Not sure if that one can be salvaged.  When I get around to cleaning it up, I'll know where to look for advice on fixing it up.  I also still have most of my powder guns from when I was a kid but at my age I suppose I should think more seriously about getting rid of this stuff.
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Post by: downrange on February 21, 2018, 11:26:20 PM
That turned out great. Nice job!