Occasionally I see a Citori that is light colored. Usually A plain sawn blank as well.
Their factory finish is so tough, in this case I wouldn't recommend an alcohol based toner. It either wouldn't stick, or the build up would be so heavy as to make the stock look dipped, and over finished.
For hunting guns, that diamond hard finish, while glossy, is a godsend. I don't know what you could do to wear it off!
I easily have 1000 days in the brush with a 1980's Citori Superlight. Checkering is still rough on my hands.
