Patriot pistol wood blemish - how to deal with it

[RonRC]

I have a Thompson Center Patriot 45 cal pistol. The little nub that sticks up just above the grip has chipped. I could file down the rest of the nub to the level of the chipped piece, then stain the bare wood. I could leave the gun as it is and live with the remaining chunk of nub that didn't break off.
If I file down the still protruding part to match the chipped piece, what type of file should I use? What type of finish should I use to match the rest of the firearm?

Thank you,
Ron

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

I think I might try some medium to fine grit sand paper. Wrap it around a flat stick and use that to sand down the damaged area. Or, you could use a couple of those foam backed emery boards women use to file their nails with.

The stock is walnut. It should be easy to dab on some color, or just put Tru-oil on the spot, and let the wood darken on its own.

 

[TDM]

Like @DOUBLEDEUCE 1 said will work fine.

 

[poker]

I think Id flatten that top and then glue another piece of walnut on, shape it and finish it.

 

[user 48679]

I would reshape the top profile area low enough to disappear the damage, then re-finish the stock, first applying some stain (if needed) to the re-shaped area so that the overall finish would blend evenly

 

[RonRC]

Thank you for the tips.