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I'd either use low heat (black plastic trash bags in full sun) and then aggressively wipe off with shop towel to get some oil/crud off. Then see where you sit. Nothing wrong with an old war horse having some character.
I'd also look at what a replacement stock would cost... or if the rifle was modified enough to not make a replacement stock work (ie, bent bolt handle, etc. for scope). If rifle is as-issued if the current stock is truly nasty I'd either just replace it or strip it with citristrip and refinish - that is what I did wtih the last nasty stock I got (Ruger 10/22 walnut from '76, was so nasty I had to soak the receiver in mineral spirits to get it degunked)
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