06 April 2011, 02:15
Art S.Progress on a Couple of Fronts
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.
06 April 2011, 03:18
RamsgateI'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" ........
06 April 2011, 05:50
JBrownquote:
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.
06 April 2011, 07:08
SevensI 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?