I recently purchased a 1898 Krag rifle. The metal has had surface rust on the action but is not pitted and I will leave it alone other than cleaning it. The stock has the usual dings and dent that you would find on a 112 year old rifle. The wood is sound however it looks like someone in the past has used varnish on it. I am hoping that someone can tell me what the original finish should be.  :-/

Ken