Posts in the «firearms» Category
- Refinishing an Ithaca Lefever Nitro Special 20ga
I own a 16 ga Lefever Nitro Special that is my favorite shotgun for shooting sporting clays, but it costs me about 50% more for 16 gauge ammo than 12 or 20 ga and the choices of type are also more limited. So I bid on an auction for a 1929 20 ga version of […]
- Ithaca Lefever Nitro Special
Having had a love of old tools for many years it is probably no surprise that I also like old firearms. I am not a hunter, I am not opposed to hunting, it just doesn’t suit me. I am also not a prepper, survivalist, or delta force wanna be. I am just an older guy […]
- Tung Oil – Best stock finish
As you may know, I am a big fan of pure Tung oil as a finish for many wood surfaces. I use it for most of my furniture as well as tool handles and carvings. I think one place it absolutely shines is firearm stocks. Why pure Tung Oil is great for wooden stocks […]
- Harbor Freight Gun Cart
I used to shoot trap when I was in high school and college, and then it slipped out of my life for ~35 years. Recently a good friend got me out shooting “sporting clays” (not even sure that existed 40 years ago) and has rekindled my passion for ridding the world of clay UFOs. I […]