I'll give you my method and materials. I use Pilkington's pre 64 stain. After it has had a couple of days to dry, I soak in a heavy coat of Permalyn stock sealer. Put it up and let it dry  ( a week or more) Then I wet sand with the stock sealer and 400 wet or dry paper. Let it dry completly again and that take it down to the wood with fine Polishing pad (grey). Repeat until all the grain is filled (4 or 5 Times). When you get to the finish that you want polish with an extra fine polishing pad (White). This will give you a soft glowing finish that is in the wood not on top of it. 

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Tom,
The best source for the true Winchester stuff is (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links); It is pretty good stuff.

Brent

Thanks a lot. That is exactly what I am asking about and looking for.
Tom