I delivered this one earlier this year. Hope it gets sized right this time. New program and computer to me.

This is my first attempt at getting pics to load up. I am a better stockmaker than a photographer...although I have been getting help in that area too.

Beautiful!! What caliber?

I believe the owner and I have the same last name . I got to hold(and fondle it) recently. Very nice work.

This is a 25-06. Of that you can make book!

Wow!!! Lots of hours in that checkering pattern. what are you using for a stock finish? You can be proud of this one!

The client asked for a special checkering pattern with ribbons. Conventional but with non- conventional aspects.

The finish is Pro Custom Oil liquid. About 30 coats. The reflection of the camera makes it less desirable in appearance than it really is. Plus, I need a better lighting system to take better pics.

Before I forget....Thank you all for your comments.

Pretty nice rifle except for that "plain Jane" checkering pattern!

Seriously, gorgeous job!

I'm a fan of Number 1s and that is a great looking stock.

DES: Is that a cover plate for the standard fore end screw or did you modify the attachment? Classy job.

It is a cover plate I made from bar stock. The rifle is the subject of a Stock RX GUNMAKER article I wrote. I just learned how to post pics so AR was the test site for my efforts using this project.

Beautiful work.
Where can this article be found?

The stock is outstanding and the ribbons are positively over the top.

Gunmaker magazine is a publication of the ACGG. As an Associate Member or Professional Member it is free. The article has to deal with making silk purses from less than perfect materials. Hope you like what I came up with this time.

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Originally posted by Texas Killartist:
I believe the owner and I have the same last name . I got to hold(and fondle it) recently. Very nice work.

Surprising--I'd guess "Killartist" is not a very common name. Is it German?

Dennis, beautiful work. Love the ribbons. I won a trap door screw cover for the forend for a Ruger #1 at the Guild show in Reno about 10 years ago. One of those bucket ticket items if I remember right. Have a #1 I am going to install it on soon. I like your treatment.

Thanks Chic. I look forward to seeing you someday again. Will be in Othello for funeral on Sat. Almost to Wenatchee. Got to go visit an old family friend of the Van Well clan....soon.

100% Class Baby!!!

Great work. Best looking of all single shot rifles, including those that are much more expensive, I have 2 custom #1s.

Nice work DES, and keep up the good work. Real craftsmanship there.

That is a beautiful gun.

Very nice.

That is eye popping beautiful wood work!

I don't like the ribbons, although they may grow on me. I freely admit, I'm not paying for the work, but, oh, it is beautiful.

Artistry.