r/canadaguns • u/smclassy • Apr 01 '26

Fix my gun Wood stock repair? (Sks)

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Hey,

My all matching Sks came with a few dings and scratches. Was wondering what is the method and way to clean it up? Thinking maybe a sand down without messing with the Tula star and numbers.

So far, ive researched and come up with:

Slight damp Cloth and clothes iron for deep holes/cuts (?!?!)

Light sand to smoothen and make a smooth feel

Linseed and or other oil to give it that laminate feel and protection.

Thank you, happy easter

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u/Xhenoz Apr 03 '26

You also can leave it alone because its not harming the rifle in any way and anything you try will only make it worse.
A milsurp rifle is only original once, as soon as you start sanding down and refinishing anything youre just throwing value away. Which even tho its just a sks theyre still not making them anymore and there hasn't been a new Tula one in 70 years.
Youre better off accepting that a old rifle is going to have dings and scratches than trying to make something old look new