Recently I bought a nice rifle, the action of which appears to be matt anodised (if there's such a thing), and the stock WAS oiled walnut.

However it's bedn painted in a varnish of some sorr that has horrible blobs and runs, and just can't be ignored.

Ang suggestions to get it off and get to the original wood?

Would stripper harm the anodised finish?

Please help as my eyes hurt looking at it!!