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Old wood refinishing
Howdy guys, didn't know a better spot to put this in.
I've been restoring a sporterized 1918 Enfield Mk III* back to its original condition for a while now. Had hell finding a proper barrel replacement but finally managed to snag a NOS barrel and have it installed and have gathered the original parts, which leaves me with just one thing: wood.
Nobody seems to make reproduction wood for the Mk III, and only the buttstock was usable from the original. I've gathered all the pieces but they're different finishes and a couple are soaked in cosmoline.
My questions are:
- Best way to completely remove the cosmo without damaging century old wood?
- Best way to strip the finish to bare wood?
- Suggestions on a period correct military finish?
The buttstock has a finish that almost reminds me of Russian shellac like a Mosin.
Thanks for any input.
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