Stock Finish

[jimb16]

Tung oil was originally used, but during the war it became very difficult to obtain so RLO was used instead. It was found to be just as good.

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[usabaker]

Tung oil was originally used, but during the war it became very difficult to obtain so RLO was used instead. It was found to be just as good.

Hi Jim, This is the second time I have heard this. I have been looking for this reference for a very long time, do you remember where you read it, was it a paper or service manual? In all of the US Military military papers and manuals, I have gone through as far back as the Spanish American War, the only stock oil I could find reference for is RLO. Thanks for the help in advance..

Bill