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    HIDDEN GEM

    Found a hidden Gem on ebay. Looked very ordinary at first glance then took a closer look and decided to take a $19 chance on an unmarked stock. This will make a very nice addition to the collection.
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    dam that is wonderful piece of wood

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    It had some kind of shellac and stain but it will shine. This one is really going to come alive. The only marks are rack numbers stamped in the butt. Just need the metal and a hand guard set. Now my M1icon Garand can match my M1 Carbine that matches my semi-m14. All have Sunday dresses now. Need to talk to Ironwood designs in San Jose to make a birch set for my AR.

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    That is really nice! Did it still have any stampings or markings on it?

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    Just a 4 digit rack number stamped at the butt. No proof stamps or inspection marks. She will be an outstanding piece when done. I could barely see the stripes through the crud online. But she turned out to be special.

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    Gorgeous. The stripping is sexy as heck. Nice work!
    I have a lot more experience than expertise, still have both eyes and most of my fingers though.

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    Really wonderful!!!
    34a cp., btg. Susa, 3° rgt. Alpini

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    shell flame birch

    Quote Originally Posted by mmppres View Post
    dam that is wonderful piece of wood
    This stock was a gift from 1st Sgt, all brown color color until I cleaned it up. I used
    BLOicon on the woodAttachment 109803

    Later on I found the M14icon birch, nice stock but not as
    good as the M1 stck

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    Those are outstanding RCS. I would love to find a nice Fiddle back Walnut like the top one, that is gorgeous. I look for the cheap import return stocks with no real american history or stamps and then make them highest quality i can. My Semi M14icon got 22 coats of hand rubbed Tung oil wet polishing it out to 1500 grit the rest got BLOicon.

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    some deluxe walnut

    I have two early Winchester M1icon rifle stocks that really show some fancy walnut. It was said that when Winchester got the rifle contract they also used up the wood from their custom shop to complete the order. These stocks have the solid butt plate so they are early.

    Best way that I have found to really show the fancy grain is to use the morning sunlight when taking photosAttachment 109914Attachment 109915Attachment 109916

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