Hi SKB:
I have some walnut that was cut here in Pennsylvania. This has been in storage for both 35 and 45 years. There are two lots. Some of it is very straight grained with very close "growth rings" as it was on the top of a ridge in the wind all of its life. I made a rifle stock from a piece and it looks very nice.
The other lot is from a 48" tree that was on the mountain 45 years ago and it has more of an typical grain that is seen on higher end guns. Not plain but not great.
Let me know if you are interested in this wood. Srnd me a PM for more details.
Stay well,
Franchi