Well I appreciate the advice, and I could literally strip the stock with a fingernail (LOL), but can anyone identify the color of the stock, and an oil that will nearly or perfectly match that color? I don't want to change it's color unless I have to.
Go to the hardware or paint store and get a color guide and match up the chips to the color you have now. Keep in mind that the varnish on the stock now may well have darkened or yellowed over the years. I would guess that the finish was probably clear or near clear when first applied years ago. It might even be a second coat of varnish that was applied somewhere in the guns history.
If it is not going to be the original finish, why does it have to be the original color?
You might just strip it, sand it and stain it and then apply a linseed oil/wax finish. Or leave out the stain and whatever color it turns out it turns out.