Ramrod finishing process

[David Rase]

Guess I'm an outlyer.  I don't usually do anything.  Grimy greasy hands do the job.

I agree with you.  I think a lot of original ramrods were left as is once whittled down and fitted to the gun.
David

[Smokey Plainsman]

LMF Lancaster maple with a beeswax topcoat. Tapered iron tips to accept a gun worm.

[Jerry]

I keep a tube of burnt umber oil paint on hand for just this purpose.  I rub the rod down with the oil paint and then a good coat of linseed oil.

Burnt Umber has always had a place on my bench Jim. I use it a lot in gun and horn restoration. Jerry

[BOB HILL]

I agree with ya'll, Jerry. A little burnt umber can help a lot of things.
Bob