What's the safest way to clean a Finn stock

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tinman1960
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What's the safest way to clean a Finn stock

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I recently acquired a 1934 Tula Finn captured reworked and it is to me a very beautiful M 91/30 ,when I got it it was covered in cosmoline and the stock has what I believe has the Finnish treatment , Is it the BLO and I want to clean the grime off of the stock without ruining the finish any true way to do that will be very helpful...thanks
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neal45
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Re: What's the safest way to clean a Finn stock

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I put mine in the sun and then wipe down with paper towels. Others have warmed theirs by putting in a black garbage bag and placing on the dash.

Either way, that's all you should do.
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tinman1960
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Re: What's the safest way to clean a Finn stock

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I am doing that right now ,thanks
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