Well since no one is jumping in, let me add my two cents! For over 40 yrs. and my in laws family of another 50 yrs. some overlap there, we are Hunters, Shooters, and some pretty nice Collectable Firearms! Not claiming to be experts of any kind, just opinionated on what has worked for us! Several Military Snipers in the Family, besides Law enforcement, and we all have come to several Conclusions over the years! As the years roll by, and times change so do products, and research and development, in firearms! A little something Slippery is better than nothing at all, Gramp's was known to say! The Condition of the wood to start with tells it all when your trying to protect it! Most Furniture polishes contain Wax, leaving build up, not preferred by most gun owners! My brother in law loves Millsec, lemon scent, and I won't argue with him. He's been using it for years! All his guns are in great shape!(former Marine, 30 yrs.) You never want to soak your wood with oil,(especially collectable firearms), as it will stain the wood, and not do you any good at all. My uncle believes in a light machine oil, on the metal like a Rem oil,(Remington) That works well also! On all of my Collectable Firearms, I use Rig, on a Rig Rag, and place them in a Silicone Gun Sock, then in the safe, monitoring the Humidity, with the Golden rod, and also Controlling the Room temp. and Humidity! Guns need to be wiped down often, and enjoyed, no matter how often you shoot them! Don't let the Grease, and oil collect dirt and build up until it cooks on the weapon, and the you've got a job to do that can be avoided! I own and have owned several Winchester's over the years, and never was really fond of the 88! I have several friends who love, and own them, and have taken a lot of game with them. I'm not knocking the 88 at all, I just never cared for the basket weave on engraving on the stock! My Father in Law,who was a gun smith, loved them! With the Varnish that came on them, he would just, wipe them with, a really light coat of Boiled Linseed oil, and Mineral Spirits, about 50/50 mix, and head out to the woods with his 308! The bottom line is enjoy, and have fun!
