hello all iu am a n00b to the site but not to the hobby. i have about 4 projects going on currently and have some simple questions

i am replacing the stock on my 1916 mauser gew98 and waas wondering how to finish the stock (tung oil, linseed oilicon?) and do i use any kind of clear coast like shelac?

i will be starting an enbfield no 4 MKI project soon and was wondering how the metal was finished? parkerizing? blued?

more questions soon and thanks a lot in advance.
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