I'm working on cleaning up a pre-WW1 MS stock,hit a small spot with straight Murphy's Oil Soap and it seemed to be taking the finish off,I tried some alcohol on a Q-tip and it also removed the finish.Having my doubts,I tried the alcohol and Q-tip on another MS with a nice original finish,this one a 1905 proved in 1907,finish came off.
Anyone now if MS sporters were finished with shellac?I have never worked with the stuff,guess I may have to learn something new.