Can any member advise me what is the black in the Chequering on the Stock.
I'am stripping the stock back to original wood, the chequering is badly worn.
Is this black stuff rubber or paint. I have removed most bu can still see shades of black.
Can anyone advise what to do dye it black or leave and just dye the same as the stock with Walnut stain.

Any advise would be appreciated.