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Here's a link to an article for wood finishes on U.S. martial arms that may be helpful to some... https://thecmp.org/wood-cleaning-article/

You could try some Loctite 660 retaining compound. It'll save you from destroying the finish with the solder. Make sure you degrease...

Just finished engraving this old Cash capper I picked last week’s gunshow. New guy here, so another way to introduce myself