I apologize if I came off that way.
I did not mean to.
I just couldnt believe looking at the stock that it was sanded because all of the waffen marks are still there and the stock numbers are also there.
So I guess I gave a knee jerk reaction without thinking that maybe it was lightly sanded to take out minor imperfections or make it smooth.
As for the re-finishing aspect I guess I was just not considering adding a coating of possibly tung oil was re-finishing.

I am frankly not sure what the vet put on the rifle. It is not wax. It is not shellac. It really doesnt seem like there is much on it but you can see the yellowing on the metal stock pieces.

Thank you for your input.
Based on your experience, do you have an opinion as to what the coating is?
Also, what would you use to remove it?