Eddystone M1917 Questions?

[pjohn]

Would I in anyway devalve this rifle by removing removing the varnish to retsore it to an oiled finish?

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[WarPig1976]

Would I in anyway devalve this rifle by removing removing the varnish to retsore it to an oiled finish?

We haven't seen the rifle to verify it is indeed varnished, but no, if it is the damage was already done.