Originally Posted by CJF
Thank you all. From my experience, the original finish was oil, not varnish. The faded areas look like how a thin oil finish can look after water. But it’s great to know options and what the original finish was. Thanks again
Varnish is a broad term. Most Merkels I've seen from the past 30-40 years have a minimal wood finish on them that could easily be called an "oil" finish. Some of the small-bore graded guns have a much nicer stock finish.
JR

Last edited by John Roberts; 11/13/24 10:37 AM.
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