Originally Posted by
alarabia
I like a mat type finish, if you recommend not staining, would you suggest just to use true oil as i do not like lacquer.
Danny
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.
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