Quote Originally Posted by air-tech View Post
It's beech, you will struggle to make it look good (although a few have) with any oil or stain. You will also devalue the gun as it is no longer finished as-original.

You can buy semi matte lacquers, that is not a problem, and if you would like to darken the stock, they come in different colours. By so doing you get an even finish, beech is notorious for selective uptake of stain.
Could you suggest a make and which type of semi matte lacquers.
Also should I re-paint or stain the chequered sections in black as they are patchy.