I posted this on some of the other surplus forums and thought I'ld try here.

Ive got a REAL Swedishicon HVA produced m96 FSR rifle that has a damaged hand guard. I repaired the HG and stained the repaired area to match the surrounding wood.

What I need to know is what was the "sealer" that was applied by HVA.

What I do know is that it had a satin finish to it and that it came off the HG when I scrubbed the HG with 0000 steel wool and denatured alcohol.

I dont think its shellac as the "sealer" it not glossy.

I would think it might be BLOicon as I believe thats what the Swedish Military used (or spec') on their m96s.

Maybe it is varnish as I think HVA was also producing commercial rifles to sell as perhaps that same "sealer" was applied to these FSR rifles. The finish appears to be simalar to what in recent times is applied to "inexpensive" rifles that have "white wood" stockes ie Ruger 10/22 Mini-14s, various 22 rf, etc.

THoughts please. I'ld really like to apply the "correct" "sealer"
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