I just bought a Mosin Nagant (hex receiver because I thought it might have more value). I was thinking about just getting the cosmoline out of the stock and leaving it alone, but most methods I see will also take the old finish out of the wood. Is it even possible to have the best of both worlds (keep old finish so it keeps value, while also having no cosmoline)? If not, I will probably refinish the stock. I also wonder how much that will decrease the value! Input greatly appreciated. Thanks!
P.S. unless you know a PERFECT method, I really don't need tutorials on how to refinish stock