i just mounted a CMPicon bought , new walnut stock onto an inland carbine, not all original by any means. I got a good feeling from finishing the stock, and putting the gun back to looking nice, not original, and I think anyone who wants to improve the visual looks of a firearm , should feel free to do what they wish to make them feel good about that firearm in the safe. I think we all need to respect the individual right to do whatever we want with our own guns, collectors or shooters and then we all will understand the second ammendment a little more.