What kind of protectant would you recommend for the stock and forearm on a shotgun. I've read that oil will soften the wood. Is a high grade auto wax or even furniture polish something that will work. And pardon me for the title of the post, it is what it is

what type of wood, plain wood or does it have a shellac on it or polyurethane?

When I refinish a stock, I use Birchwood casey Tru Oil. Gives a nice shine and protective coating. On some I have used Polyurathane as well. Depends on the use of the gun.

 

If it is afinished stock Birchwood Casey also makes a stock wax that shines up nicely.

I was using Scotts Liquid Gold, but I switched to Howard Feed and Wax after reading about it on RFC.

It is available at Home Depot http://www.howardproducts.com/feednwax.htm

what type of wood, plain wood or does it have a shellac on it or polyurethane?

The wood is not plain, I am not sure what kind of finish it has. I just bought it brand new a week ago, so it is definitely finished. Hopefully that helps.

I use clenzoil for quick wipe down label says it can be used as a protectant for metal wood and plastic also as a lube no problems so far and its recommended by Bill Hanus