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by nv25qJohn Meeker, Sunday, January 06, 2013, 09:41 (4342 days ago) @ Paul

be of good cheer about tinted finishes.

They are now known to have been common in the longrifle era: microscopic UV cross-sections have been useful in that analysis. Red was used, f'r instance. We just see the oxidized - worn and reapplied - old results a couple centuries or so later. So, our assumptions generally fall into that lovely honey and amber look we all love -- and assumed that was always original. some of that garish red mixed down with black into an thin oil wash coat could hypothetically be right on the money, ;~`)

the main thing is: have fun and don't be afraid to start over if it doesn't suit. Also, something to think about: dilute acid staining of the wood, especially curly stuff, was thought to have been commonly used. M ymaterial on that is either gone or buried in a box, but one of the longrifle builder's sites could get you up to speed.