11-05-2008, 22:09
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Linseed.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lonewolf726
I may be mistaken, but I believe the original finish for the wood stocks was tung oil.
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Lonewolf,
Looks like BOTH were used.
http://www.fulton-armory.com/StockSave.htm
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The M1 Rifle was originally manufactured with one of two finishes: linseed oil or China/Tung oil. Towards the end of WWII the linseed oil was supplanted by Tung Oil, a finish which was used, I believe, during '50's production. Refinished stocks were, however, generally refinished with linseed oil.
In all cases the finished stock was simply dipped in a tank of linseed or Tung oil for a few minutes and then allowed to drain dry.
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