One of the Garands I received from the CMP is a H&R with a new walnut unfinished stock. I have cleaned other Garand stocks and finished them with Tung oil and one with boiled linseed oil. Incidently, I got both of these oils from Home Depot. Both of these seem to produce a sheen that is not characteristic of an original Garand stock. I thought we used linseed oil in service. Many years ago I added a finish to all my stocks with true oil, rubbing in many, many coats to produce a very high gloss which, here again, is not what I want.
What would be the best oil for a new Garand stock?
What would be the best oil for a new Garand stock?