Pre-War Mosin Nagant Stock Finish

[Bruce_in_Oz]

Step away from teh Arisakas!

If yours have a "reddish hue", and are in overall "excellent" condition, with the timber slightly rough, they are likely as "original" as you will get.

The Japanese used Potassium Permanganate (Condy's Crystals) as a fungicide on a LOT of their woodwork, hence the "reddish hue".

Most people see Arisakas that are pretty much "black", but that is a result of a lot of "fondling in the field" and being outdoors in "interesting places". Being tossed into piles for decades in dodgy warehouses, post war probably didn't help, either.

Apparently, they also played with Teak as a furniture; tough as old boots but harder to work and somewhat denser than Walnut.

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[Steyr Man 146]

Step away from teh Arisakas!

If yours have a "reddish hue", and are in overall "excellent" condition, with the timber slightly rough, they are likely as "original" as you will get.

The Japanese used Potassium Permanganate (Condy's Crystals) as a fungicide on a LOT of their woodwork, hence the "reddish hue".

Most people see Arisakas that are pretty much "black", but that is a result of a lot of "fondling in the field" and being outdoors in "interesting places". Being tossed into piles for decades in dodgy warehouses, post war probably didn't help, either.

Apparently, they also played with Teak as a furniture; tough as old boots but harder to work and somewhat denser than Walnut.

I just soap/water had to clean it up my stocks the Black you mentioned I have not applied a Finnish after cleaned dried the first one I accepted as being as it should (Dirt, Grease, Powder burnt/unburnt, caked mud, dirt) simple green hot water that was it after it dried I did nada just reassembled, looks awesome Bruce in Oz I wished Reddish hues (did no cutting or sanding.)

[WillSarchet]

Step away from teh Arisakas!

If yours have a "reddish hue", and are in overall "excellent" condition, with the timber slightly rough, they are likely as "original" as you will get.

The Japanese used Potassium Permanganate (Condy's Crystals) as a fungicide on a LOT of their woodwork, hence the "reddish hue".

Most people see Arisakas that are pretty much "black", but that is a result of a lot of "fondling in the field" and being outdoors in "interesting places". Being tossed into piles for decades in dodgy warehouses, post war probably didn't help, either.

Apparently, they also played with Teak as a furniture; tough as old boots but harder to work and somewhat denser than Walnut.

Do you happen to know what the potassium permeganate was dissolved in/mixed with to produce a liquid for application? It appears to be readily available as a powder, would love to know if there is a way to mix it up for touch up or full restoration work.

[Aragorn243]

Whatever it is is related to poison ivy. Urushi oil or laquer. Will cause a skin reaction in some people if you sand the stocks.