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Unread 05-31-2025, 12:31 PM   #1
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Fitted new pads to my NID super Ten pair with Ithaca reproductions.How can I age them.Regards,Grayson
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Unread 05-31-2025, 02:47 PM   #2
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Smudge some soot onto them with your finger. Not too much, just a little until you like the look.
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Rub them with a dab of used motor oil.
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Unread 05-31-2025, 06:14 PM   #4
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Used some Old West Snake oil on them.Use it on my Colt SAA and Winchesters .Might take a couple more coats.Yes they will be used on tall birds and specks late in the season.Thank you for the suggestions.GW
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Unread 06-01-2025, 09:14 AM   #6
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I first used the Griffin and Howe repro Silver pads on an AHE Trap in 1986. In 39 years, it has aged beautifully without help. I installed an original Ithaca pad on a 1930s single trap just a year ago. It looks beautiful also.
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Just keep them wiped down with your favorate gun oil. And use the gun from time to time. It will look good.
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I think I have used dirty crankcase oil on a few new pads. As I said in my last post, doing nothing doesn't work too bad either.
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Off topic trying a new wood finish on a Grade 2 LC.Pro Custom Oil.On the 4 coat like it so far.Used Timber lux which I still use,will let you all after I finish still filling pores.Pipeliner
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Frank Srebro advised me some years ago to try French Polish on a newly ground Silvers pad. i did so and was amazed at the results. No dirty motor oil for me. French Polish all the way.
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