M-44 dress up ideas

**BenningBoy** · April 21st, 2008, 12:24 PM

This spans too many levels to throw in one forum, so bear with me. I just got my C&R, and found a deal on M-44s. I want to gift one to a guy down the street. He's a Marine, I'm Army, and we mock each other for it. He's always got a seat and a beer for me, and got me in at the local gun club. He hates communists and served in Nam. My wife does wood burning. I'd like to get the rifle, strip the stock, and have something burnt onto it to honor his service. Maybe polish up the rest, make it a functional presentation piece. Any ideas, comments on this?

**Brown-Bear** · April 21st, 2008, 12:34 PM

Simply strip the stock and have the Marine Corps logo burned into it. You could also ask if he's retired and have his years of service etched in as well. The finish with a high gloss stock, maybe have the barrel chromed????

Dave

**BenningBoy** · April 21st, 2008, 12:41 PM

Those are the lines I was thinking along. Not sure how much the chroming would run, though.

**Kypt** · April 21st, 2008, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by BenningBoy

Those are the lines I was thinking along. Not sure how much the chroming would run, though.

Classic Arms was selling chromed M44s. I think they still have them, check out their site.

**Karl/PA** · April 21st, 2008, 02:54 PM

Check your local speed and/or cycle shop to see who does their chrome plating.

**BenningBoy** · April 22nd, 2008, 12:22 AM

I hadn't thought of that. Any ballpark clue what it might cost?

**PA Rifleman** · April 22nd, 2008, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by BenningBoy

Those are the lines I was thinking along. Not sure how much the chroming would run, though.

Classic Arms: http://www.classicarms.us/firearms.htm

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HARDWOOD STOCK M44 RIFLES EXCELLENT COND W/ACC'S ..... $79.95. 3 OR MORE.. $69.95
BEAUTIFUL LAMINATED STOCK M44 RIFLES LIKE NEW W/ ACC'S ...$99.95 3 OR MORE.. $89.95
WE ALSO HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL M44 LAMINATEDS IN HARD CHROME FINISH.. $169.95