"I applied one coat of pure tung oil to the stock last night (not sure what the Japanese used, but its what I had on hand.)"
The Japanese used a type of laquer, made from the Sumac plant, called Urushi. Here is some interesting information on Urushi.
http://www.gunboards.com/sites/banza...ate_M99_finish
Nice job on the refinish. Usually refinishing parts, especially stocks, diminishes the collector value. However in your particular case, the damage had already been done, so your efforts were an improvement!
Nice job!
Last edited by Deano41; 02-17-2013 at 11:27.
Dean (the other one)
OFC-Orange Co. Ca Chapter
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