I'm looking at buying a Swissicon rifle on-line. Unfortunately, it has a piece of masking tape on the stock, maybe 3x2 inches. The rifle is from 1922. No telling how old the masking tape is. I can only imagine it's hard as a rock, and literally welded to the walnut.

I suppose worst think is I have to refinish the entire stock. But does anyone have advice on what I might try in removing it?

I'm thinking I'd try gentle use of a hair dryer to soften it up first. But guessing the glue will have worked it's way into the grain, and anything like Goof Off will remove the finish.

Thanks for any advice....
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