Help Identifying My Great Grandpas Rifle

I'm not talking about the metal. I'm talking about the wood. the top 1/16th inch or so on many old rifles is a solid mass of oil, dust, and other debris on just about any nasty old rifle I've seen. 800 grit is quite a bit less than most around recommend. just my input. not like I'm an authority in old guns or anything. personally I've never had much luck with soap and water on wood.
 
I cleaned up my Great Grandpa's Shotgun and used a lot of 0000 steel wool, hoppe's, gun oil, and 400 grit sandpaper, but it finally Is squeaky clean.
 
"I'm not talking about the metal. I'm talking about the wood."

Yes, I know.

I am also talking about the wood.

Sandpaper has no place around old guns or antique furniture.

Properly cleaning so as to remove the dirt but not damage patina is a slow, gentle process that takes time and patience.

Sandpaper is not a slow, gentle process and has no time or patience about it.
 
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