no1 mk3 beech woodwork.

[henry r]

i picked up a used beech? no1 fore-end with no date or manufactures stamp on it. the only markings i can see are a serial number ?C 7510? just behind the nosecap cutout and a broad arrow on the captive nut/plate thingy in the barrel channel. the stock is fitted with Lithgow style metal plates on the draws. yes the Skennerton parts list book is on my "to get" list so i know the proper names to use.

at the moment i don't have an action to go into it, i just picked it up as i know that one day i will. all the build threads on this forum have inspired me.

Q1. is this beech?

Q2. if i don't end up finding a random action that i just have to have, any idea on what manufacturer / era action would be correct for this fore-end?

if i'm building up a bitsa i want matching coloured timber. the seller thinks he may have the beech front top wood but not the top rear piece or butt.

Q3. if i can't find a no1 beech butt, can a no4. butt be modified to not only work but look correct.
Q3a. what is needed and what are the differences?

Q4. is there enough timber in a no4 rear handguard to fashion a correctly profiled no1 top rear timber.

Q5. does the stock look to have been steamed or sanded?

photo's from the seller.

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