CV lockdown project blunderbuss

[BurtonP]

Hi folks, I'm not sure this project has any Enfield heritage, but maybe the admins can allow some leeway in these crazy times.
This project is a continuation of a stabilization and restoration of damaged weapons from the burning down of the family home. So far, I've done a Bren Mk I, two stens, a Savage No 4, and various blades and swords. This is the most challenging. Attachment 106862 Attachment 106863

I have tried to source a replacement stock and found them to be far too expensive. So I wondered if I could make it myself. So I bought a nice block of Walnut. My carving and inletting skills are minimal, but why not I thought.

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I also don't have many power tools so it has largely been carved with a set of chisels and gouges. This initial cut out was done with a small reciprocating saw and a coping saw.

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I've got the barrel largely inletted to the right depth, now the inletting of the main mechanism begins.
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Did I mention I don't have a worshop? While it's winter here I use my bathroom.
The main form of the stock has been roughed out so far, but it will get sanded and oiled eventually. Here is where it is so far. It's going to take a while. Probably as long as the lockdown takes.
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