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That looks like the 1/2" DAS that would have been common on the HRA's post WWII.

What does the "P" look like on the palm of the grip?


http://www.trfindley.com/pgsnstmpsm1.html


Hand rub some Pure Tung Oil (get the real stuff, not the Tung Oil finish) into it.   This is a good way to put some oil back in the stock and also help keep it in good condition.   Many furniture stores and sometimes hardware stores will have it.  I bought the "Old Masters" brand at one of our local furniture stores.

Example here form Wally World's online store

https://www.walmart.com/ip/25719309?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222018018583&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=17603484019&wl4=kwd-1105758911326&wl12=25719309_10000002030&wl14=&veh=sem

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The profile around the receiver heel looks like SA, not HRA.  A pic of the grip area would also be good, as HRA's tend to have some distinct contouring around there, too.  And of course the Proof-P, serif vs. non-serif, is also a clue.

Another option for oil would be pure linseed oil, aka flaxseed oil, usually in the organic/health-food aisle at the grocery store.  The Brits insist on it for their Enfields... I've come to prefer it over BLO (boiled linseed oil... the stuff in a can isn't really "boiled" anymore, anyway) and PTO (pure tung oil), for a few different reasons.  Smells a little better than PTO, non-toxic (heck, food-grade!) unlike BLO, soaks in nicely, and so on.


That looks like a real nice stock, OP.

Well thank you sir . I was going to refinish it and thought about it. IMHO It needs to stay as original as possible I just need to refresh the stock. I'm going to get a pic of the grip asap so you guys can evaluate it Proof -P as well.  Would you go with linseed or pure tung oil ?