So following usn's advice on products to use as well as technique, I think this gun (manufactured in 1940) cleaned up REAL nice. I also had to repair a cosmetic crack in the stock that has been bothering me for a long time. Stripped the stock and refinished as well as a total break down of the mechanical bits for a cleaning that this hasn't seen since... Well... Probably ever!

 

Stock photos:

 

 

Action cleaned:

 

A few photos of the "crack" which now looks like a dark walnut knot:

 

 

I really enjoyed doing this and am looking forward to the next refurbishment. Old hardwood (lol yes I know....) is absolutely a joy to work with.

that came out really nice, you did a mighty fine job on it. Glad I could be of some assistance

Looks good! What did you use on it?

Citristrip to get the old varnish off and then some Frombys Tung Oil (its not 100% tung, it has varnish to help seal).

 

And a lot of elbow grease!