Quote Originally Posted by Patrick Chadwick View Post
As far as I know (but how far is that?) you have the choice between linseed oilicon, linseed oilicon - and, for special cases - linseed oil.

In other words, IMOH, there's no question.

If you have been confused by seeing military Mausers finished with Tru Oil, tung oil, urushi, shellac, floor varnish, treacle, or whatever else, this is because they have all been "improved" by later owners, not by the Mauser factory.
Thank you sir, you made my day!! Raw linseed oil is the one finish that I am actually ok at applying. I wasn't sure if they had a different finish applied after delivery to the Chileanicon military.