Love my rifle, hate the stock finish. I don’t know why Uberti paints their stocks red and then dips them in plastic coating. I finally couldn’t stand it any longer and I’ve spent my Saturday evening removing the finish with Klean Strip Stripper and after about 6 or 7 rounds of stripper and steel wool I’ve got it about stripped down. It even appears that the military cartouche survived my efforts. I don’t think I’ll add any stain to it but was wondering if I should simply rub it down with gun oil tomorrow. I thought about adding a few dings a dents to it but I want it to appear as it would’ve looked during or shortly after the Civil War. I don’t exactly want it to look 150 years old. Maybe a few gouges that are darkened. What say you guys? Anyone done this to their Uberti. Also, did military units demand polished brass (I’m an old navy guy) or just let it mellow with a natural patina? Pics tomorrow, too much Kessler’s tonight.