Maybe the cork is a Scandinavian thing! I picked up an FN action Husqvarna a few years back in 6.5x55 that had a cork buttstock pad.

The finish on the forearm of your Finnish, looks similar to the finish that was on the Husqvarna when I bought it. It looked like it could have been pine tar and I searched a bit and if memory serves (don't quote me on this one), found that some rifles were finished in pine tar.

Last edited by Cameron; 04/25/20 11:49 AM.

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