Hash Marks on VHE Beavertail Checkering

Double Lab · 05-31-2018, 02:52 PM

The gun looks to be in very good condition. The only thing I would try if it bothers you that much is to try and steam them out very carefully. They won't be removed completely but just might lift them so they are'nt as prominent.

Opening Day · 05-31-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

The gun looks to be in very good condition. The only thing I would try if it bothers you that much is to try and steam them out very carefully. They won't be removed completely but just might lift them so they are'nt as prominent.

Daryl, I think those are cut into the wood, if so you can't steam cut grain. I would leave it as it is part of the history of the gun. Just my two cents.

edgarspencer · 05-31-2018, 04:08 PM

I agree with Chris. I'd leave them be. However, if they bother you, I think trying to blend the wood to remove them could ruin the shape, as they look pretty deep. I believe the best way would be to extend the checkering forward of them, and recut. There's so much un-checkered wood, it wouldn't look out of place.