I bought a couple rem 870 police shotguns for $225 and $195. After getting the rust off them with CLP and 4/0 steel wool the stocks were next. The two sets of forends and buttstocks presented a challenge as they were scratched, chipped finish and wear. Sanded down to bare wood, 1 coat of stain sealer and about 6 coats of tru oil. First few coats were sanded between coats to get the finish level and no high or low spots. Last two coats were put on with those cheap disposable acid brushes. Let sit for a week to make sure they were dry. Cut the sheen with 4/0 steel wool. And used some old classic car wax which has a mild abrasive in it. Nice low sheen just the way I like it. You can also use pumice and rottenstone for polishing when mixed with a lite oil such as mineral oil. But I like MAG-NUM's post as he showed what can be done with some care and skill. Frank