I've just been reminded how I used to 'Faux-Grain' Repaired Mantons, Twiggs.Back in Londinium, under the watchfull eye of my 'Gaffer'The Late & Great Purdey Stocker, William'Bill' O'Brien. When he did repairs, add-ons he showed me the method of Oxalic-Acid and Black-Powder,Light toilet paper and retire to a safe distance....Now thatB.Lee.H.& Dr.Raymond have put me into the 'Cyber-World'Iwill try to catch some'Flaming Gunstocks'photos. A well known M/Loading Gunmaker William Vetors. Brazil, Indiana.also showed me a'Burning Method he used to 'Tiger-Stripe' his Cherry Stocked M/L Rifles,circa 1964. CC.
