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http://www.longrifle.com/images/showcase/5995_anna639.jpgI'm no judge, compared to this august company. How-m-evers, it do seem mighty pretty to my furniture repair guy eyes.
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John, IMHO unless this blank is used on a draw bolt gun of the low recoil type it is a break waiting to happen. It sure is pretty but there is, again in my opinion, to much figure a the small end of the blank. Hey John you asked! 
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John
While the wood looks good, this is not and should never be a gunstock, even with a draw bolt - it doesn't have the strength in the head and grip area. One is just asking for a break if used or dropped after spending the money and/or time to fit, shape and finish.
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I would resaw it into panels to use in furniture as in small doors on a desk or cupboard.Would need to saw it and then sticker it with weight to keep it flat while the moisture reached equilibrium.Would make nice corner blocks on frames too.
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Thanks for the knowledge, on structure and feasibility.
I won't have to keep checking that page. ;~`)
Having worked on some few pieces of early 19th century furniture eyecandy, I am just a flat-out sucker for that flame-grain look. If women came in that flavor...oh...nivver mind!
I agree that it would make one heckuva a project, sliced out as veneer and French polished to a fare-thee-well.
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I've often thought wood like that would be serviceable for a " butt transplant" as discussed by Trevallion a few years back in one of his Techicana columns. This is where the head of the stock is kept, the old butt is sawed off and a new one grafted on.
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With great respect for the opinions expressed here, nevertheless I'd consider using that blank on a drawbolt arm if the price was right. Would you consider selling or trading it?
Regards, Joe
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What is a "draw bolt gun"?
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A drawbolt is the long screw or bolt that attaches the buttstocks on some 2-pc stocks such as Martinis and Sharps Borchardts and Ballards, also Remington 870s, 1100s and Win M12s.
This method is stronger than the upper-&-lower-tang attachment on many arms such as Parker, Fox and Smith doubles and Winchester lever rifles. Unless it's greatly strengthened at the wrist, the pictured wood will break under usage and IMO will be 3 times more likely to break if used on a tang-attached arm.
Regards, Joe
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