Quote Originally Posted by BurtonP View Post
Hi all,
I've just bought a used No4 Mk1 wood set. A quick wipe down with acetone to remove some of the awful varnish has revealed that the forend has been made from a cut-down sporter stock and a front end. The join was concealed under stain and varnish. My question for the forum is, would this have been a fix acceptable to armourers? Is it even safe to use on a functioning rifle? The seller does not seem to have known about the join, and I'm trying to determine if I can use the set, or if I should try for a refund.
Suggestions?
Has that join been overlapped or is it just a butt joint? I can't really tell from the photos what type of join has been used but I was curious.