JR:

Thank you and very generous of you to share your expertise and methods. I looked at the photo again and that satin sheen finish is amazing. Need to make this a sticky as you didn't leave anything out. Hope my next one comes out at least a little bit as nice as that rifle. Next one is Claro and thinking I'll need a filler or a whole bunch of coats of varnish just to get started on the oil finish.

"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli