Hey Blackdiesel,I personally wouldn't buy anything but a Turkish Walnut stock on a Hatsan -> when available . If you really wanted to try, you could rub out the stock with some Mothers Mag Polish and remove some of the finishes color (painted on color). Hatsan stains their wood, but also spray on lacquer finish that contains additional color. If you try this, just be careful to use it evenly and don't cut through the finish anywhere.After polishing it out, wax it .Good Luck .............. Kirk