Stripping, Refinishing

[dross]

I've got a Garand that's in nice shape with a new stock, but someone refinished the stock with a glossy finish, kind of like the hunting rifles used to have 20 or 30 years ago. I just don't think the glossy finish looks good on a Garand, so I've been thinking about stripping it and putting a more traditional finish on it.

I don't know exactly what finish is on it. I've heard the citrus stripper is pretty gentle and effective with most types of finishes.

Any advice on stripping and refinishing?

[jak]

Orlando posted this a while ago. I've always clean my stocks this way.

http://forum.shuffsparkerizing.com/showthread.php?30-How-to-Deep-Clean-a-Surplus-Stock

[Orlando]

That only works for dirty stocks with a oil finish. It its a varnish you need a stripper made for that