I have been searching the internet for the correct finish on a AG42B. I have found where some say it was a darker brown color and others that it was BLOicon. Knowing that these were beech staining would almost require a dye stain to keep from blotching. BLOicon will produce an almost blonde color. One picture showed some checkering that almost indicated a shellac type finish.

I have looked back the AG42B's that have sold and most are almost an blonde with a tinge of orange in them. My M96 is beech and has a light finish.

So is there any definitive research that shows how the AG42B was refinished at arsenal in the 50's? Looks like a lot of opinions but nothing consistent. Any thoughts or links would be appreciated.
Ron
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