Zastava Mini-Mauser Stock

fafnir · April 6, 2013, 01:01 PM

Hello: Recently picked up my Zastava M-85 in full mannlicher configuraton.
The wood is beautiful but it seems that Zastava doesn't apply much finish to the stock. Do any members out there know what the factory uses as a finish
(oil, poly, etc.)? I'd really like to make the grain and the rosewood grip cap "jump out".

Thanks Much

Scorch · April 6, 2013, 02:16 PM

Zastava uses a varnish with stain in it. You will probably not be able to make the grain "pop" by just applying a finish, it will most likely require a refinish.

April 6, 2013, 01:01 PM	#1
fafnir Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2013 Location: Florida/Tennessee Posts: 1	Zastava Mini-Mauser Stock Hello: Recently picked up my Zastava M-85 in full mannlicher configuraton. The wood is beautiful but it seems that Zastava doesn't apply much finish to the stock. Do any members out there know what the factory uses as a finish (oil, poly, etc.)? I'd really like to make the grain and the rosewood grip cap "jump out". Thanks Much

April 6, 2013, 02:16 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Zastava uses a varnish with stain in it. You will probably not be able to make the grain "pop" by just applying a finish, it will most likely require a refinish. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services