Stock finish

[Dean Romig]

One of the reviewers says he likes alkanet root stain for the deeper red of original finishes and that the product he reviewed did not achieve the red coloration he was hoping for.

[Alan Kowalsky]

The quest of over 40 years is starting to pay off. I suspect that many firearm companies kept their secrets closely guarded.
I am trying to search for a supplier for "Dragon's Blood" stain. I will gladly post my results here, if I find the right one.

An interesting note- Stradivarius violins were at times, stained with Dragon's Blood.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Alan Kowalsky

An interesting note- Stradivarius violins were at times, stained with Dragon's Blood.

Well then, Parker shotguns, being easily of equal quality, should be finished in the same manner.