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If you looked at the previous posts, the Mossberg does not have its original finish.  It's an oldie, at least 30 years old, meaning it has a somewhat glossy finish on the wood stock while the metal parts are a polished blue.  The gun was fairly reflective in sunlight, making it easily seen.  That leads to the next modification - a new finish!

I wanted the new finish to do two things; first, protect the gun from the elements and to make it harder to see.  Both requirements could be met with the same product - spray paint!

Yes, it's heresy to put paint on a firearm - or is it?  This shotgun is no museum piece, and this was not your local discount store cheap spray paint.  So, let's take a look at this upgrade.

On the wood stock and forearm, I wanted a finish that was dull, nonreflective and durable.  I also wanted something that enhanced the grip of the stock and forearm.  After cleaning the wood with alcohol, I applied a coat of light gray primer and followed it with a coat of Rustoleum Stone accent textured spray paint.  The Rustoleum product leaves a multi-color textured finish that is pleasing to look at, non-glare stone colors and provides a rough texture for a good grip.  A light coat of Rustoleum non-gloss clear finish added some weather resistance according to the manufacturer.

The remainder of the shotgun got a coat of Rustoleum dark gray, a light coat of flat black and accents of light gray and brown.  I didn't try to make a small camo pattern; instead I used larger sections of colors to break up the outline of the gun and help it blend with as many different backgrounds as possible.  I think I accomplished my goal.  Time will tell as I take the gun afield and see how well it really blends in.

What do you think?  Have you tried something different?  Leave a comment and let me know!