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S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S 4 8 wouldn't bet against it, but it will take someone much younger than me to prove the point either way. MORE GOOD STUFF For the last couple of years I've been playing with Brian Board's proprietary gunstock finish that he calls Timberluxe. It's an oil-based formula that appears, to my eye, a lot like the finish on a well- preserved, vintage Winchester. It's hard, durable, repairable, and looks like a million bucks—and it easily qualifies for inclusion in our Good Stuff list. I've finished three guns with it now. One was an old Ruger #1 in 7x57 that I've had for around 40 years and was once my favorite deer rifle. Simply put, it was beat up from its many years of hunting in far-flung places. My other projects included a custom Browning high-wall in .45-70 and a Browning Model 42. The little .410 pump had a perfectly fine, hard, durable finish, but I wanted a more traditional look, and got it with Timberluxe. All the guns look great and the finish wears extremely well. Good Stuff! Easily replaceable parts and an adjustable breech-block add to the gun's longevity.