If you sand and refinish a gun you will have diminished its value on the 
collectible market.

Sue Pattillo
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From: "Janet Tham" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Removing paint from a gun stock


Hello Mary,

depending on the thickness of paint, there are several ways to remove it 
such as sanding- all of which require that the wood underneath be 
refinished..

You may use a heat gun to heat up the paint (be careful not to put the gun 
too close and burn the wood - 6 -8 inches away) and then use a paint scraper 
to remove the paint as it begins to wrinkle and appear softened.

You may also apply a chemical stripper (you'll have to ask which solution is 
best for paint) - apply the stripper evenly with a paint brush and wait 
20-30 minutes. The paint should begin to wrinkle and look softened. You may 
use a paint scraper to remove it again.

On Feb 7, 2014, at 9:51 AM, Kate McCarthy wrote:

> Hi Listers!
> We just got a donation of a rifle that is in excellent condition...except 
> for the stock (wooden handle part) that is covered in a red, oil-based 
> paint. It's obviously a spill and we were hoping to put the rifle on 
> exhibit. Does anybody out there have any suggestions on removing the paint 
> without damaging the wooden stock underneath?
> Thanks!
>
> Mary "Kate" McCarthy
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