18th Century Finishing Wax
Derived from an 18th Century formula
Our Finishing Wax creates a smooth warm sheen that enhances wood grain clarity and chatoyancy. Made with all natural ingredients. 2 oz tin of concentrated finish. Contains Turpentine, Plant oils, waxes, plant extracts, and tree resins. $20 per tin—Free shipping.
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Prepare wood by sanding or burnishing, Rub into wood, let dry 45 minute, buff off with a clean rag. Apply layers as needed. Use sparingly—less is more.
Do not use on painted surfaces. May be thinned with mineral spirits or Turpentine.
18th Century Finishing Oil
Commonly referred to as red oil in the 18th Century, our Finishing Oil much like our wax creates a smooth warm sheen that enhances wood grain clarity and chatoyancy. Made with all natural ingredients. 4 oz bottle of concentrated finish. Contains Turpentine, Plant oils,plant extracts, and tree resins. Purchase Here
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How to Order
A signed contract, and deposit is made. All rifles come with a 14 day, no firing, return policy, if the buyer is unsatisfied with the work. If a rifle is returned it will be listed on the website to be sold for the same price.
A signed contract, and deposit is made. All rifles come with a 14 day, no firing, return policy, if the buyer is unsatisfied with the work. If a rifle is returned it will be listed on the website to be sold for the same price.
All Rifles will feature the Artists signature on the top flat of the Barrel and number of the rifle, Click here to lean more about John D. Beck.
Wood types
Maple “Regular or Fancy curly maple”
Walnut
Cherry
Barrel specifications
Rifles or Smooth Bore
Several options from the most common 50 caliber, to 54 bore and 58.
Aged patina
All rifles receive a subtle aged patina to highlight carving and architectural features of the rifles. the goal is to have the rifle look and feel like an original survivor.
Patch Box
Patch box‘s can be Sliding Wood for a traditional styles such as the Washington Long Rifle or Brass Patch boxes indicative of the Golden Era.
Patch box‘s can be Sliding Wood for a traditional styles such as the Washington Long Rifle or Brass Patch boxes indicative of the Golden Era.
Custom Options
Custom options are available and may be discussed with the artist.
Contemporary Replica's of original Beck rifles can be requested. Click here to learn about the Beck Long Rifle Project.
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