It does not look "structural" to me. It looks cosmetic.
From the photo, it looks like superficial cracking or crazing of the finish. It doesn't appear to go into the wood. Perhaps hand buffing with a bit of paste wax or mineral spirits may help. If not, you some tung oil or teak oil (basically the same thing) might help.
On the other hand, it might not. I don't know what the old finish is.
If the rifle is new, you might consider talking to savage. If you open it up and find it is a Boyd's stock, you could also call them and they might have a suggestion.
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