M53 stock revamp

[Corston]

In a recent post I talked of fitting an M53 buttstock on my MG42
The top left picture is as I got it second picture is with the paint removed
Bottom left I have sanded the numbers and letters out.
Problem is I’m down to bare wood so I needed match the original patina.
Final shot after some work with black enamel paint, a few little knocks scratches and dents
Before several coats of boiled linseed oil.
I know the profile is different to a genuine ww2 stock but you know what , I think it looks great and I don’t think I will bother spending a couple of hundred on an original ine

[MG42UK]

Hi Corston - I have to say the apathy in this forum certainly puts me off posting on here most of the time, but pls don’t be discouraged . Looks like you have gone to a lot of effort here. Personally, I’d have kept it original. But it’s a good look, and it’s more economic to rework MG53 buttstocks than MG42 ones. But as long as you like the new look that is what counts

[Corston]

Thanks for taking the time to reply .
I presume that it’s a rather boring post, guest I was just chuffed with the result and thought I would share with other members.
Anyway, thanks again to you for showing interest.

[Jack59]

Not boring at all! It's your collection, you've put time & effort, you're happy & it looks good. I do similar things once in a while. Thanks for sharing.

[StuG III]

I actually like the end result. Well done!

Tom