Small Surface Scratches on Stock of a Repro

[JoelShep]

I am a new member and new owner of a mint two barrel set Repro DHE 20 ga. I have put maybe 200 rounds through it at the gun club. Unfortunatley, after a cold day I noticed 3 to 4 very small short scratches on the stock. The wood is fine, it just looks like a cat hit the finish with its paw. After some thought I realized my zipper on my vest had not been zipped up enough and must have been the culprit.

Is there a way rub some replacement finish on the stock to fill the small scratches, or should I chalk it up as my mark on the gun? If so, does anyone know what type of finish was used on Repros? Any techniques suggestions would be appreciated as well.

I plan to hunt with it so I know it is not the last ding I will get, but I was just wondering if there is an easy fix.

[Dean Romig]

Joel, if you're going to hunt with it and shoot clays too and chase every little scratch and ding it gets you won't have much time for shooting fun. I hope you're ready for the "case color" to rub off leaving the frame a very nice bright silver in the 'high wear' areas.

Enjoy the gun and don't worry about the 'character' it gets from loving use.

[Ronald Moore]

You can try automotive polishing compound on finish, it might take out small scratches, just be careful.

Ron Moore

[Greg Baehman]

Birchwood Casey's "Stock Sheen & Conditioner" is what I've used successfully for what you've described. Apply it with a soft cotton cloth and rub it out until the light scratches and handling marks disappear.

[Eric Eis]

All good replies, but Dean is right..... And the case colors are the first to go, so enjoy the gun, it was meant to be shot. Eric