I have bought a sporterised 1952 no4 mk2, with a view to restoring it and shooting it in is service rifle. Its been stored unused since the 1980s so whats there is in first rate condition, in terms of NRA all the metal is at least "very good". So I am de-sporterising it, to do that I need to replace all th ebits forward of the receiver excl the barrel and sight block. I have 2 second hand top woods from spain (I am in NZicon) of the right year and factory so I need to clean them up. So I'd like advice please on how to restore the wood without damaging their "value". By this I mean I accept the gun is a bitza and wont be worth much, but I'd like it to look authentic as practical....

Also would it be acceptable to stain this wood slightly to match the rear stock? and if so what with?

thanks
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