I can barely paint a wall, so I am nervous about ruining nice wood.
Recently, I bought a Marlin Model 60 rifle, which is a very cheap .22. It was very inaccurate, so I sent it back to the factory. They gave up on it and sent another one. The wood on the new one surprised me. It has all sorts of figuring in it. I did not expect that for $170.
I am thinking it would be nice to bring out the grain. Maybe wipe it down with some kind of pigment or stain and put a new finish on it. I am concerned that I may destroy it, however.
Is there an easy, relatively safe way to improve the finish on this gun, or should I quit while I'm ahead?
I'm uploading a photo. I don't know how well the figuring stands out.
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