So I finally saved Grandpa's 99 from my brother who is still behind enemy lines in a liberal state. The serial number puts it at about 95 years old, it was apparently Grandpa's favorite deer rifle. It is a take down model too and the take down mechanism on these things is really cool. The bluing has gone to a nice brown patina and I've got the round counter cleaned up nicely, I'm not going to mess with any of the metal other than just keeping it well oiled from now on. The wood is dirty and scratched and dented.
I love restoring the furniture on guns and have had really good luck with citrus stripper and a cycle in the dish washer finished with BLO or Tung Oil. I'm just a little apprehensive with something so old and I'm looking for guidance so I don't screw it up.
Also, I kind of feel like a good hunting rifle needs a sling just like a good pistol needs a good holster. So how do I tap the fore end for a sling with out screwing something up?
Thanks in advance,
Chuck