Resurrected DHE
 

I picked up this DHE a few weeks ago online. It came from a Cabelas around Kansas City. I knew it had split stock with a crude repair from many many years ago with a bolt going through it. For the price I thought it would be a neat project to try to see if I could get it back usable. Once I took delivery, it was a bit rougher than I thought. I completely disassembled it and ultrasonic cleaned all the parts. Soaked the stock in acetone/ alcohol to remove all the old grime/oil and finish and removed the old bolt going through the head. I then ironed out all the dents I could, epoxied the stock back together reinforcing the joint with carbon fiber rod. After getting everything back together, and several coats of finish, I must say It turned out better than expected. Definitely, not perfect, but should make a great
shooter.

You did a great job. Your finish brings out the beauty of the grain.

It definitely had a better piece of wood hiding under the 120 years of old finish and grime.

Great Job! Mind if I ask what you used for the finish?

Timberlux!

Good job John!

Thanks!

Well done. Glad to see that you were able to save the original stock.

Nice job, years of shooting left in that one!

I think so. Looks like it's choked skeet or a light IC and light mod. Probably someone's bird gun out west originally.