Hello Everyone and my first post here!

I recently purchased a Vintage English Sidelock which is was made in 1900.

I've chosen to keep the gun in its original condition and not restore the wood or metal, but I am wondering if there is anything that I can do to "freshen up" the stock and forend without removing the same from the metal work. The oil finish is cloudy and a bit dull, so I am wondering if I can, for example, rub the wood down with a rag wet with a light degreaser, and then once dry apply something like Tru Oil lightly, with my fingertips.

Again nothing drastic, just something that might freshen the wood up and show off the grain better.

Any suggestions or comments??

Thank You!

TIMBERLUX

Should I do something to the wood first?

You might want to read this post:
Michael P's stock cleaning

Lightly wet sand with fine paper and Timberlux being careful around the metal. Wipe the stock clean and brush out the checkering. Let dry and apply a top coat or 2.