Does anyone here have experience with gunstock refinishing? The barrel on my Traditions "Shenandoah" rifle is held in place with metal pins. The last time I put them back in, I did not have something lined up correctly and so at the exit hole, when I hammered the pins back in, they pushed out (splintered) a small portion of the stock.

I was hoping toglue the wood back down, but it looks like it is going to flake off after all.

So at this point I am trying tolimit the eye sore as much as possible (the area is smaller than a dime).

I was thinking of:

Removing the splintered portion of the stock.
Sanding it down
Staining the wood
Re-sealing.

Does anyone have any recommendations on products? The Tru-oil stain looks like it is for walnut stocks-mine is more honey colored. As for the sealant, I was thinking ofdiluting polyurethane (sp?) in mineral spiritsand then sanding with the highest grit sandpaper I could find.

It may not be the prettiest job in the world but it will be cheaper than ordering a new stock.

~Robert