I just finished gluing the crack in the shooter stock I got for the original condition Inland. I got out the BLOicon and mineral spirits to freshen up the coat on the shooter stock, which needs a little work, probably two coats or so of 50/50 BLOicon/mineral spirits.

My question is this: The Inland has 95+% original finish on the metal. The factory original stock looks like it has a BLO finish on it, or at least a linseed oil finish polished through the years. The stock could use a little freshening up, so I was thinking of just doing a single wipe of BLO/mineral spirits to perk it up. I am not trying to restore it, just freshen it.

This is the only real collector's piece I have (except maybe my Marlin Century Limited 44-40 with Doug Turnbull color case hardening), and I don't want to affect its original "as issued" condition. You guys are the true, serious collectors. What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance
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