Finally making a little progress on a couple of fronts. I have way too many projects underway, and have decided to try an get a few finished. I am still working on a full custom No 1 in 300H&H, a 7mm sporter, a 416 Taylor, a 280 AI Mauser, a cutom Model 94 with a lot of changes, a 6.5x55 Mannlicher M98, a 218 Bee on a converted shotgun action. a 425 Westley Richards M98, a restock of a 450/400 No 1, a 458 M98 and the following two. They are the Springfield 03 in 240 Weatherby I have been trying to finish and a restock of a No 1 in 9.3x74.

Pictures aren't great, but here's the Springfield. It's stocked in English with ebony forend and grip, half octagon and half round barrel with express sights, low safety, Timney trigger and a M70 style bolt with engine turning. I have sealed the stock so I can shoot it before final finish. I still need to put on the top finish and checker.















Heres the restock I am doing on the 9.3. I still need to have the checkering done. It's an interesting piece of Turkish I bought on eBay and had shipped over. Not everybody's cup of tea, but I like it, and the landed cost of the blank was something like $225.













This is one stock I think the checkering will really add to the stock, since it will help tend to tie the grip and butt areas together.

I'd be interested to know why someone would not like the restock on the #1. I think it's breathtaking and I usually prefer moderately plain wood. So it's "my cup of tea" ........

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Originally posted by Ramsgate:
I'd be interested to know why someone would not like the restock on the #1. I think it's breathtaking and I usually prefer moderately plain wood. So it's "my cup of tea" ........

I think the wood is interesting, but I prefer a stock with consistent coloration/figure.

It does look like top notch work.

I think both stocks look great. I am going to say I fall into the crowd that likes the wood on your No. 1. Reminds me of when you pour cream into a nice dark cup of coffee (although the colors are reversed in this case).

Excellent craftsmanship, sure wish I could shape a stock to come out like those. So, where's the photos of the other customs you've been working on?