Other Walther LG90 - some rescue needed?

Got this rifle. It is in good condition mechanically, but the age show it’s face. Started the recovery yesterday, and so far it is looking good.

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I have used Citristrip a few times to remove paint and varnish. It works pretty well without harming the wood.
Because of the notches (and no hope to rise them with a water treatment), I had to sand the stock down heavily. I also want to smooth the edges, and curve the rear/under section a bit. Not much, but enough to give the rifle a more slick appearance.
 
Nah, this walnut is NOT cooperating!
I have oiled and polished the metal parts, and they are looking good, but the stock doesn’t live up to my expectations. The grip/stipplings was easy to fix, but the grains in the walnut…….. not so good, and I don’t want to sand it further down. Normally the wood will get darker when applying rest of the layers, so I hope it will get better.

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