There was a superposed for sale on GA a few months ago that had beautifully figured wood. Unfortunately, the rear of the action looked like the wheel wells of an old car in a place that salts the road. Beautiful wood, fine gun, both ruined by haste.

Bobby, I don't know if there's a way to test wood blanks for salt, but there should be. A man shouldn't have to use a Fox as a test medium.

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