Resurrected DHE

[Jreed]

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.

[edgarspencer]

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

[Jreed]

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

[Chuck Loveless]

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

[Jreed]

Timberlux!

[Reggie B]

Good job John!

[Jreed]

Thanks!

[Tennessee Dave]

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

[Keavin Nelson]

Nice job, years of shooting left in that one!

[Jreed]

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