I have used Formby's Tung Oil Finish and while it is easy to apply and provides a very durable finish, it is actually a thinned-down varnish that can be wiped on the stock. The finish actually sits "on" the wood instead of "in" it. Genuine tung oil (as opposed to "tung oil finish") IS a penetrating oil and I believe it was used on Garands later in the production. I'm not sure if it was ever an original finish on '03s although I am sure it was used during rebuilds. Genuine tung oil can be found in most of your hardware stores. You wipe or brush it on, allow to soak in for an hour or so, then wipe off. Goes on much like BLOicon. It's not authentic, but only a diehard collector would know the difference.

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