A Beautifully Figured Stock But What Finish?

[Patrick Chadwick]

THE SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND

- I had forgotten how to use the search function.

IT'S ALL STILL THERE

- And I am relieved that it was just my personal incompetence!

Actually, this link to a contribution on the Victorian Rifleman forum should give you a better idea of what boning can do:

India Pattern Brown Bess - Advice needed! - Page 2 - British Militaria Forums

- The wood ends up looking polished before you have applied any oil at all.