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I have a 2014 Big Boy .357/.38. It has a scratch on the stock. Can anyone point me to a stain/brand that would match or closely match the stock color?Henry doesn't carry stain.

I bought this stuff for a few light scratches. I have not try it yet though. But, it may be worth a shot, if you can find it in stock somewhere. I got mine from Midwest Gun Works. However, it listed as discontinued.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/markron ... -eraser-4/

Is it a scratch, like through the surface and into the bare wood?
Or is it just pressed into the wood and not through the surface stain?
Steaming will raise up a pressure dent, but if the damage is through the stain, then yeah, you're gonna need to address that too. YouTube has some good videos on this, watch a few and take the tips and tricks that you think will work best in your situation.

Some years back, I bought a set (4, I think) of coloring "pens/markers" at a local furniture store. I think they used them to cover scratches in furniture on the floor.

Don't know what ever happened to them but I recall they seemed to work.

I don't know if such is still available but if might be an option.

I dont know how bad your scratch is but if its really bad call Henry and ask them about a replacement. I almost bet they would send you one for free

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 20, 2025 9:13 am

I dont know how bad your scratch is but if its really bad call Henry and ask them about a replacement. I almost bet they would send you one for free

Interesting!

I'd consider it a beauty mark from reliable use. I have several Henry rifles and some have surface dents and scratches from being used and riding on 4 wheelers and side by sides. Just part of being used. I want my grandkids to know that grandpa used them and they weren't always locked up in a cabinet.

It's called character.

Waaaaaay off topic but here’s an interesting story.

I bought a Ruger 77 in 1981 and hunted deer and elk with it for 30+ years in all kinds of weather and geography. Needless to say my stock had lots of “character” that I saw as memories of my many hunts with it. A couple of years ago I decided to sell it listing it on the local gun trader site. I didn’t get any interest even tho it was the Mark I tang safety red pad 77 that is desirable. So I ordered a Boyds walnut replacement stock for it, bumped the price up and sold it right away. Yes I could have refinished the stock but I’m no Broken Ole Marine. My skills are limited.

Here’s some before and after pics.