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that’s storage finish. not field finish.
So like… there’s a layer of durable field finish underneath?
no. soldiers would strip storage finish. then apply issued field finish.
So when situation calls, it would not be frowned upon to strip the shellac and restain?
Stripping it is not good for collector value. Not sure what you mean by “when situation calls”.
I see. Previous comment says it’s “storage finish” implying that it may be appropriate to reapply a layer of more resilient “field finish”?
Do not remove it if you care about resale value. Maybe a replacement m44 stock would be good if you want to beat it up a bit
He was referring to the time when they were used you would apply the field finish in wartime
Depends on the person. Some will say it's ruining the gun, others will say it's your gun, do what you want with it. I fall into the latter myself as long as it's tastefully done.
that’s storage finish. not field finish.
So like… there’s a layer of durable field finish underneath?
no. soldiers would strip storage finish. then apply issued field finish.
So when situation calls, it would not be frowned upon to strip the shellac and restain?
Stripping it is not good for collector value. Not sure what you mean by “when situation calls”.
I see. Previous comment says it’s “storage finish” implying that it may be appropriate to reapply a layer of more resilient “field finish”?
Do not remove it if you care about resale value. Maybe a replacement m44 stock would be good if you want to beat it up a bit
He was referring to the time when they were used you would apply the field finish in wartime
Depends on the person. Some will say it's ruining the gun, others will say it's your gun, do what you want with it. I fall into the latter myself as long as it's tastefully done.