Arisaka Stock Color Question

[Marines55]

this is an example of a late production type 99 short rifle in a rope hole configuration. the grain is not as pronounced as another rifle i will get some pics of tomorrow. but the stock finish is a flat dark brown and is original.

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[MilsurpMM]

this is an example of a late production type 99 short rifle in a rope hole configuration. the grain is not as pronounced as another rifle i will get some pics of tomorrow. but the stock finish is a flat dark brown and is original.

That's interesting.

I don't know if you noticed, but the lower half of my rifle's stock is very similar to your rifle's stain color.

I'm confused why the lower half of my rifle absorbs the stain so differently than the rest of the rifle. I mean, it's the same stain used so how does that work?

[pr4runner]

Different wood.

[Aragorn243]

I'm confused why the lower half of my rifle absorbs the stain so differently than the rest of the rifle. I mean, it's the same stain used so how does that work?

A cross section of a tree shows the growth rings. Each growth ring while of the same tree produces wood of a different density based on the time of year, nutrients, water, etc that the tree has access too. More dense wood accepts stain less. more porus wood accepts stain more easily.

Most stocks are cut following the grain of the wood because this makes them stronger. knots or cross grain cuts are generally avoided as they can cause weakness, especially knots. Your stock has a lot of cross grain showing in the forend. Doesn't mean it is weak, many civilian arms have those cuts simply because of the look. Not all that common with military arms.