Here are a couple of stocks. The first is an Mauser sporter from 1922. The second is a British express rifle pattern from Great American Gunstock. I did the final shaping and finishing, and Bill Soverns did a top-notch job of checkering it. Once I figure out the macro feature on my new camera, I'll post some pics of the checkering. The stock was re-shaped somewhat, as the cocking piece contacted the comb at first, so I shaved the comb down a bit. I think it is a nice pattern, quasi-classic.

The third picture is the crossbolt head and bolt handle from the newer gun, nicely engraved by Scrollcutter. Credits to Roger for the nice close-up shot.

The last pictures are a 7x57 barrelled action, using a 1903 / 1909 style receiver, that is getting a stock similar to the original Mauser stock - for that one I am using a pattern based on GAG's "Oberndorf Classic." So I would suggest you start there, and ask for the pattern of your choice in "firewood grade" to use as a pattern.

Good luck,
Todd

DeBee



You have two or three ways to go, because I doubt you will ever find an existing pattern that fits your requirements. That's good and the whole idea of custom guns.



First option is to talk with your panograph guy. He might be willing to make a pattern to your specifications if:

#1 He keeps the pattern

#2 You have a few guns to stock.



If that doesn't work, does he have a pattern that is close to what you are looking for that "you" can reshape by adding or taking material away.



The third option is what I normally do. Have the guy machine the inletting only into a stock blank. Then, you do all of the shaping to your specifications. Now you own your own pattern.



I have never used this guy, but have heard good things. He might be able to help with any or all of the above options.



Mike Kokolus

570-924-3279



Good luck!



Here's a stock I built that is built close to your specifications.

After being side tracked for a while I am back at my bench and I am going to try to stock at least two of the five barrelled actions that I have but I have many questions about pattern stock making.

When you call an inletter with many patterns, how do you refer to the specific design you are looking for???
For example, I want an slim and trim American Classic interpretation of a Rigby/Holland & Holland express rifle stock (without the drop box magazine) with an early Griffin & Howe style pancake cheekpiece flowing into an open grip with a grip diameter similar to a Pre Garcia Sako and about 3/8" toe out inletted for a Pre War Winchester 70 standard barrel...

Second, what Bondo product specifically is used to modify the dimensions of the stock? If I want to add cast to a straight stock, do I just slap Bondo on to the right side and plane wood off the left- sounds easy but you have to maintain the dimensions of the cheekpiece and the flow into the grip...

Argh... I fear I am turning into a metalsmith...

Any advice, pics, or guidance would be appreciated.