Refreshing A Sterlingworth

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Ducky's Dad
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Refreshing A Sterlingworth

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Need some advice on refreshing a tired Philly Sterlingworth. I have had the gun for a few years, bought well, no emotional or family attachment. It's a 12 gauge, DT, PG, 30", tight chokes, and I want to make it a presentable shooter. The gun is tight and pretty straight, but has relatively little finish left on it. There is just the slightest hint of case color on the frame, so I will clean that up and coat it with TruOil to protect what's left. Barrels and TG need to be reblued, and wood needs to be gently refinished. Grip cap and butt plate are quite serviceable, so they go back on. For the bluing on the TG, should it just be rust blued or did Fox use some other process on the TGs? Are there any other bits that should get anything other than polish and rust blue?

Checkering is decent and should clean out nicely without recutting. I have had the stock bent to 2-3/8" DAH and the bend held. No oil soaking at the head. I'd like to use a simple BLO/turps/dryer finish on the wood, with maybe a bit of color added to bring out the grain, but I want the gun to look period correct. What would be the "correct" finish on the wood?

Any other tips or things I should watch out for?

Thanks.
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