Thanks for the replies guys.

I did a little poking around and I found this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Japanese-URUSHI-...item56389bd9fc

Nice selection of colors, but pricey. I've read that Urishi has a unique texture. Two questions: They have a list of colors with little squares, opininions on the right color for that type of rifle? Second...I'm curious what a serious collector of Ariskas would think of this idea. Riceone, for instance, would you value a rifle refinished more or less correctly more than one done with standard OTC hardware store stuff? Or, since it has been defaced from the original already is that damage done in your opinion? In other words, would the extra expense be worth it--or visible?

For the time beining anyway I'm just going to rub some lindseed oil in, but I find this very interesting.