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stock m1903
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Usually walnut stocks were used. Pictures would help us tell you...
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do not you see the photos?
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I try to put them back
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No pics. You could send them to me and I'll post them. Check your PM for email address...
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Wanaxit, It does not look quite right. It looks to have been obviously heavily sanded and the butt has a spliced repair. Note that 1903 stocks should stand proud around the metal parts. By this I mean there is extra wood around the buttplate, triggergaurd etc. Also when a stock this age shows no bruising or marks it probably has been sanded. The wrist and comb have been thinned down too much also. It would look a lot better with a medium dark walnut stain and some BLO. However, I would replace it if possible. Salt flat
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ok, thank you for answering
so on all m1903 they used only walnut wood?
sorry, what do you mean that there is wood in pù?
On the wrist I noticed that the groove is not quite thick.
in Italy finding an original stock is almost impossible
thank you
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The butt looks like the way the Japanese put Arisaka rifle stocks together...never have I seen a 1903 stock like that.
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Wanaxit, I think the stock is walnut. It has just had all the old finish and dirt, grime and oil removed so it looks lighter than it should. It has been thinned out overall and that lower repair done. If you can't find a replacement I would just go ahead with the stain and the BLO. It might look better than you think. Salt Flat
PS. Cold and rainy here in Washington state while you are in warm Italy-------
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If you're wanting a replacement stock, I would suggest you contact Minelli there in Italy. I have read some good things about their stocks but have no personal experience with them.
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