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I took a look at that thread and I appreciate the detailed instructions. My question, though, is why it is that I want to avoid sandpaper? It seems to me that sanding would be a lot simpler and safer...

Thanks for the info everyone, after doing a bit of experimentation with sandpaper I can confirm whatever this stuff is it's not coming off easily and I'll be fully refinishing the stock after all.
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Hello all, first time on this website. I recently picked up a Type 99 Arisaka in pretty good condition, except that the stock appears to have been varnished at some point. The gun store owner who...