As I mentioned, I am but a poor amateur. There are many much more experienced people here than me. I love to tinker and experiment and I thought it would be nice putting a period appropriate finish on a very old gun. Since I couldn't make it with all the exact ingredients of the original formulas I started to modify it to give me the same low gloss finish that would accentuate the grain.
So, please take anything I say with the understanding that it may not be the best advice. I love reading most posters here, especially the ones I know can walk the walk and talk the talk.
