grip varnish question

[Kurt]

Kenny,

Sometime back when I build some muzzle loaders I used a Acid stain from Birchwood Casey, I cant remember what it was called but I would apply it before putting any stain on the wood and run a torch over it lightly to darken the wood to the degree I wanted.
It really worked well to get the old age look.
I got it from Dixie Gun Works.

The flint is finished a little lighter.