Dave,
Mine looks very similar and I couldn't figure out how to get the forearm off either... So I did a careful tape/mask job and stripped & tru-oiled it on the gun (last weekend)

Now the reason I responded... How does your sling attach and is there a manufactuer name? Drill & tap or clipped on? I bought a used 760 for $165 with a rough stock and I refinished it, but I hate the barrel mounted front sling.
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Oh.. That is the woods scope to have!

Last edited by humdinger; 09/10/08.
Other than that, How was the show Mrs. Lincoln?