I own a 1895 Chileanicon Mauser which is in great shape and a good shooting rifle. I decided today to break it down and clean the metal and gently sand down the stock with 325 grit and then hand rub it with about 15 coats of boiled linseed oilicon. I just finished a Yugoicon M24/47 Mauser with a black walnut stock which came out to look like it was just released from the factory. It's beautiful. I was wondering if any of you know what kind of wood the 1895 Chilean Mauser was made from before I start my sanding so that I can tell everyone what I'm working with when the project starts tomorrow? Looks like walnut but lighter and softer?

Thanks for any info!
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