I just picked up a Inland Arms M1 carbine at a local pawn shop. The stock seems like it has been refinished and is light with dark streaks througout. My first question is how can I tell if it is an original stock? Two, how can I tell if it has been refinished? and Three, if I stain it darker will it ruin the value of the gun? Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted By ShootnNut:
We need some pictures
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If you want to refinish the stock to a USGI look, I would follow the CMP's advice.
http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/askarmoreranswerwood_cleaning_article.htm
