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I suppose I could always purchase other wood for the gun. I really don't like the acrylic or polymer finish on Browning's Grade V guns. Does any know for sure what type of finish they use on there guns? It always looks like cheap plastic stock. Thanks....... Junnie



I'm curious as to why most are against engraving the stock???

There's some real pretty stock engraving on many german guns, true most are hand engraved. There's some real pretty laser engraving. This is only a cheap shot gun. If I paid ten thousand, it would give me pause.

Thanks...... Junnie.....

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A number of German guns have engraving of animals, oak leaves and acorns, etc on the stocks. Never saw one with people's names on the stock. They also use the small metal shield near the butt on the bottom of the stock for initials or for the family coat of arms (wappen).

The older the gun, the more likely it is too have a hand engraved stock, I find. It's more traditional in the Alpine hunting areas for rifles I believe. The single shot bergstutzen rifles tended to have more stocks engraved with red deer, oak leaves etc.

Never saw anyone's name on a stock.
And I agree with whoever said it is cheesy.

But, Junnie, it's your money and your hard head, so do what you want.
Just one question: Are you buying this gun for your grandson or for yourself?

With all due respect.
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For engraving on that oval any good engraver should have absolutely no trouble at all! If the engraver you chose can't do it, find one that has done this before.