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Ok, call me a neophite and call me confused. I have an Army & Navy .410 hammer gun that is (in my opinion) a candidate for restocking. I have been all over seeing, Claro, Circassian, English, Frensh, Black, Californian, Bastogne Walnut as well as Myrtlewood, Maple, etc. Now, I know that walnut seems to be the preferred, particularly for this particular era of gun. But, which one? I have what I consider to be a very nicely figured Blang of Bastogne walnut, but when I mention it to "some" folks their collective nose rises.
So, what is a guy like me to look for? I sure would like to have my very own "Yoda" to show me the way to the Force.......Until I find that person, I totally resepct the sage advice from those on this board. Matter of fact, I would appreciate someone taking a look at this little gun and giving me their advice.
Thanks in advance and as always,
Steve
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Steve,
Can you post a picture?
So many guns, so little time!
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Seeing how its a vintage British gun to begin with, I would think that the only "real" choices you have would be either English or French walnut. Thats what most Brit guns were stocked with originally. I personally think that Bastogne is generally too heavy, American Black doesnt look right on Brit guns, Circassian, while it can be beautiful is sometimes just "too" much..... Your stocker will be happy that you chose either the English or the French as most stock makers like to work with either of those two woods.
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Steve,
Can you post a picture? Yes, I think. I will take some pics tomorrow AM and see what I can do about posting them. I am a bit of a computer idiot (some say just plain idiot) but will give it a try in the morning.
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I have to agree with LeFusil on all counts. Ken
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If you don't plan or reselling it, I'd stock it with the blank that I liked. But, I tend to please myself first anymore. I figured I've been pleasing others too long and at my age I might as well enjoy what I want. Good luck.
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Seeing how its a vintage British gun to begin with, I would think that the only "real" choices you have would be either English or French walnut. Thats what most Brit guns were stocked with originally. I personally think that Bastogne is generally too heavy, American Black doesnt look right on Brit guns, Circassian, while it can be beautiful is sometimes just "too" much..... Your stocker will be happy that you chose either the English or the French as most stock makers like to work with either of those two woods. OK, now, where do I look for the blanks?
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Steve, Cecil Fredi is fantastic to deal with. http://www.gunstockblanks.comDan
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Steve, As you well know you are going to put more than a few pennies into this effort. Get something that makes you happy. Cecil is my 1st and 2nd choice.. Ask for some pictures. If you are not happy, ask again. He will keep sending pictures until your hard drive is full if need be.   Pete
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