fishnpbr... I admit that I scrolled thru most of the posts.
Strip the lacquer finish, however... sand the wood down to at least 220 grit sand paper. Apply Tung Oil as the finish. Use Tung Oil that has been cut with a suitable product to thin it down so that it penetrates the pores of the wood (Homer Fornsby product). That will be the first coat. Then use pure Tung Oil for 3-4 coats. This is the hardest oil known to man. I reccomend the satin finish. When you start to see wear on the stock simply re-apply the oil... sooo simple and you will love the look and durability.
Larry
