Originally Posted By: Joe Wood
Formby's Tung Oil is superb. Is actually a very thin varnish and brushes on easily and self smooths. Dries in a few hours to a thin finish and is durable. Does not fill in the engraving. I use it frequently on actions and barrels.


I use this,,
I dampen a piece of clean flannel and apply by simply wiping over the metal.
Does everything Joe says it does.
Makes a good stock finish too dispite many nay-sayers.