My only one time stock for a Lee Enfield

[brstevns]

Picked up a Rhindland 45acp kit and a stock of unknown make and unknown rifle, plus a stripped MK1 III action.
This is what I ended up with. All black inlaid's were made from a broken abony finger board from a 150 year old violin as well as the grip cap. Fore end piece is black palm left over from a different project. Had to cut strips to lay on each side of forearm to cover wide gap in barrel channel because of inletted for a different rifle. Used a 5/16 threaded rod from front of back stock so I would not have to drill thru stock for enfield butt screw. attach with nut inside of action.
I am no wood carver or engraver but this is what I came up with.
Wife says I am spooky because I always see something in every stock. Trying to get pictures loaded.

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[Texas by God]

That is so cool. Game will be missed- because the hunter will be studying the artwork of the gun.
Way to adapt and persevere and give it soul.
A .45 bolt rifle will be handy to have around.

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[Markopolo]

wow.... very cool job...

[Jedman]

YES !! That is very COOL ! I am sure I have a old 22 rifle or shotgun that needs some custom work like that.
I will try my hand at the carving someday when I get a idea where to start at.

Jedman

[Tripplebeards]

Very cool!

[brstevns]

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[brstevns]

Have been grieving over the loss of Gunner my lab since last March. Thought this was a way to remember him and to know someday we will be watching the sun raise again together

[brstevns]

That is so cool. Game will be missed- because the hunter will be studying the artwork of the gun.
Way to adapt and persevere and give it soul.
A .45 bolt rifle will be handy to have around.

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Thanks! and once again thanks for all your help and encouragement

[rancher1913]

holy crap, you did all of that, even the receiver? way cool.

[brstevns]

holy crap, you did all of that, even the receiver? way cool.

Thanks, hope you have been doing alright

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[alamogunr]

Seeing something like that points out how far above my poor skills some people are. I can't say I'm envious because envy assumes that I might attain such skill someday. Even if I were 40 years younger that would still be out of my non-artistic reach.

Congratulations on creating a one-of-a-kind heirloom.

[brstevns]

Seeing something like that points out how far above my poor skills some people are. I can't say I'm envious because envy assumes that I might attain such skill someday. Even if I were 40 years younger that would still be out of my non-artistic reach.

Congratulations on creating a one-of-a-kind heirloom.

Thank you, like I have said I am not a engraver or wood carver, just bulled headed. I also known all my life I could never afford to have carving or engraving done so had to do it myself, if I wanted it. I turned 71 this year pass so never give up on yourself.

[dverna]

Nice job sir!

[Texas by God]

What about sights?

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[brstevns]

What about sights?

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Funny you are the only one that noticed.
Have a no drill mount I will be putting on, hope to do so soon. I will post a pic. when I do