Black walnut bleach to resemble English walnut?

[smart dog]

Hi Dane,
Well done.  For an authentic English finish you need more coats to fill the grain and create at least a satin gloss.  I like the color.  I have never seen and English export or sporting gun with a dull "oil in the wood finish".  Not ever.  Even the military guns.  Here is a photo of a short land British musket used by the 34th regiment of foot during the Rev War.  Note the glossy finish.


This is typical with finer guns having a finer finish but none with a dull "oil in the wood" appearance.  That is simply unauthentic and of very modern origin.

dave

[smallpatch]

Dave,
I have never done a finish like that. I KNOW you’re right, just a little ignorant on the process.
Probably too late at this point.

[Bob Gerard]

Yes that color looks very nice. Any chance of a “before” picture to compare it with?

[Clint]

The color came out great! BYW, nice job on the build.

[smallpatch]

Bob,
No before pics. It reminded me of dark chocolate, you know, the 70% kind that’s good for you.

[axelp]

Dane,

 the color/finish looks very similar to my English Short Rifle that is true English Walnut. Well done.

Ken

[OleRed]

Hello small patch, very very good looking Kibler Fowler. I think the color is great, I my opinion. I am impressed the total look. Wood , metal and fit. Be proud my friend.