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Kevin Peacocke

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I am partial to good wood on a gun stock, and whether actually seeing it in person, or seeing a photo you just know - that is spectacular. So whether it is your own stock, or someone who has posted a pic on AH that needs to be recollected, lets see what you have.

Here is one from Westley Richards, I just love the tortoiseshell effect:
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I am partial to good wood on a gun stock, and whether actually seeing it in person, or seeing a photo you just know - that is spectacular. So whether it is your own stock, or someone who has posted a pic on AH that needs to be recollected, lets see what you have.

Here is one from Westley Richards, I just love the tortoiseshell effect:
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I could be wrong but this looks like the tiger wood effect that WR likes to use. I almost got my Rigby refurbished in tiger wood due to its beautiful look but once again the London Rigby shop talked me out of it and I chose their grade 8 historical wood
 
I could be wrong but this looks like the tiger wood effect that WR likes to use. I almost got my Rigby refurbished in tiger wood due to its beautiful look but once again the London Rigby shop talked me out of it and I chose their grade 8 historical wood
Grade 8 historical wood, I want to see that!
 
A little retro for sure :) but the figure in this stock has always caught my eye, especially considering its origin and purpose. It's on an original 7mm M1895 Chilean Mauser I picked up several years ago in unfired condition with crest intact and no import marks.

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Grade 8 historical wood, I want to see that!
I will be posting pictures when the gun is finished. To be clear, I did not buy the stock from Rigby…I just looked through their different grades then ordered one in a grade 8 from a company in the US. I will tell you grades of wood stock blanks has a lot of Art versus Science in it in my opinion. The Rigby HS standard is a beautiful grade 5
 
I'm biased, but this is a favorite. This is the best stock I own. Sako 85 Deluxe from the custom shop with high grade Turkish walnut and handrubbed finish. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it!

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A little retro for sure :) but the figure in this stock has always caught my eye, especially considering its origin and purpose. It's on an original 7mm M1895 Chilean Mauser I picked up several years ago in unfired condition with crest intact and no import marks.

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That's very cool, and what a find!
 
Kevin, A while back you posted a thread with some pictures of your very attractive significant other. I was genuinely surprised. With all your threads about what’s the best looking rifle, cartridge, stock, etc, I was certain you had simply spent way too much time alone in the bush. Lol.

I’m pretty proud of the walnut I picked out for my Kreighoff shotgun.

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Kevin, A while back you posted a thread with some pictures of your very attractive significant other. I was genuinely surprised. With all your threads about what’s the best looking rifle, cartridge, stock, etc, I was certain you had simply spent way too much time alone in the bush. Lol.

I’m pretty proud of the walnut I picked out for my Kreighoff shotgun.

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Your stock is great Sureshot. I will tell her that she earns positive comments from my hunting exploits!
 
I also have a soft spot for beautiful wooden stocks...

CZ550 .375H&H (factory wood, reshaped by Morkel & Crouse):
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404Jeff:
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Beretta 486:
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Krieghoff K80:
I know grain direction is not perfect, however I really like the look of it and have trust in Krieghoff's quality. A new Kick-Eez pad was installed after Sabi Rifles messed up the one in the photo.
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