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Please do try to save the grips .

I have haD EXCELLENT results in

removing oil from old gunstocks

by placing the grips in a ziplock

freezer bag and adding acetone or

methyl ketone, ( both available in

most hardware or paint stores ),in

sufficient quanity to cover the

parts to be degreased . Hold the

parts in the bottom and roll the

bag to remove most or all of the air.

Seal the bag and leave to soak for

about eight (8) hours per inch of

thickness. Pour off the fluid and

repeat one or more times as needed

to fully remove all oil. I have used

this toremove the oil from badly oil

soaked rifle stocks prior to plastic

rebedding The barrel and actions .

I was able to salvage some very sloppy

fitting stocks in this manner .

The natural oils are what gives the

wood its beauty and must be replaced

by applying boiled lindseed oil

( must be boiled variety as plain

lindseed oil never dries and remains

a sticky mess for many years)The oil

is best applied warm with a small oil

soaked pad and lots of rubbing . The

more coats the better. ( up to 5 or 6 )

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