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I know this isn't walnut. Anybody have an idea what it is? Bought this gun used for $250. As soon as I saw the wood I knew it was going to be mine. | ||
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Pun intended, brasilwood. That was the generic name in Europe for centuries, it belongs to a class of woods that come in several varieties. I've travelled extensivly in Brasil, and have seen some beautiful moldings and furniture made with this wood. It has a distinctive smell, when fresh cut. I've followed truckloads of it in rough lumber form, while travelling in Rio Grande do Norte. | |||
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It that the factory finish? If it is, you might consider refinishing it. You will be amazed. My wife gave me one for Christmas several years ago, and I tried wiping down the stock with a degreaser to remove what I thought was the cosmoline-like coating all over the rifle. Guess what? It also stripped the finish from the stock, forcing me to refinish the whole thing before I ever got to fire it. Afterward, I was very happy with the results and was thankful for the accident. Stryker60 | |||
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An interesting grain/color pattern! How tough is this wood? Could it be used for a bolt-action stock? ![]() | ||
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