THANKS for the Help C & R Guys!

[m.rushing]

You're definitely in the right place for info on that site. The exact formulas for what the Finns used on their rifles has never been determined and remains a subject of much debate. If the finish is very glossy, similar to a polyurethane or Russian lacquer, it's almost certainly not original, but some rifles do have a shinier appearance than others.

Here's a discussion on the shinier finish: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?298266-Semi-Gloss-Finnish-Finnish

Regardless, that's still a gorgeous and rare variant of the Finn rifles. Great history surrounding that piece. Enjoy!

 

[Stuckon22]

You're definitely in the right place for info on that site. The exact formulas for what the Finns used on their rifles has never been determined and remains a subject of much debate. If the finish is very glossy, similar to a polyurethane or Russian lacquer, it's almost certainly not original, but some rifles do have a shinier appearance than others.

Here's a discussion on the shinier finish: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?298266-Semi-Gloss-Finnish-Finnish

Regardless, that's still a gorgeous and rare variant of the Finn rifles. Great history surrounding that piece. Enjoy!

Thanks for the link.