wartime Russian wood finish

[mdarnell19]

Based on the author's own statement:



Without seeing any particular references stated, I would have to consider it single sourced reporting and therefore unreliable, not necessarily incorrect data, simply unconfirmed.

Resources I would like to see that support the assertion that all finishes were Shellac would be a collection of period documents, or chemical lab testing of the finish composition of know refurb and original rifles. However I do not expect either of those to materialize so for the time being I take it all with a grain of salt.

There is no original war time documents giving this information. And there never was. Nor does there need to be. I posted several high quality pictures of original guns from 1941 to 1944 and there is clearly no shellac used.

from 7.62x54r.net:

Q. What is the original finish on Russian/Soviet stocks?
A. Shellac was used from the earliest production to the latest, probably because it is inexpensive and simple to use although it is not as durable as some finishes. Mosin Nagant stocks that appear to have an "oil" finish have just had the shellac worn off.

opinions?

This website is very much out dated and should only used as broad strokes.