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    I pulled my extra stock out of the box. This one is unmarked - last 2 I did were marked with the "K" and bomb on the nose, and were stained too. I wrongfully assumed this one would be the same. This one looks it's age, is unstained, but the key parts of the inletting are nice and sharp whereas the last 2 came a bit rough (dull tools at keystone?)

    Here is where we are starting...


    There is some damage on the top left edge of the forend. Not worried. The handgaurd will hide some of it, and will look it's age otherwise.
    Couple of small knots in the wood, one with a deep gouge right in the middle of it - between the cross bolts. It will need filled in smooth. I especially like the 2 side-by-side on the front of the comb. These will give it lots of character.
    Screw holes coated in some type of compound - large butt plate screw hole shows part of it dried into a plastic like film.

    Initial test fit shows action holes are aligned, and everything is straight. Tang clearance already perfect. Even the magazine seems to drop in perfect - not loose but not tight either. All we need to do is balance the 3 horizontal surfaces - tang sits a bit high. I think it's gonna turn out grand!
    Last edited by ssgross; 10-20-2022 at 05:38 PM.

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