Once again there is a real contrast in both the engraving and wood. This pair have deluxe bold scroll with gold naming and detailing, complimented by a gold bordered game scene of Bobwhite Quail and Red Grouse respectively. The actions have been 'brushed' which really highlights the detail in the scroll and obviously the game scenes.
The wood is truly exceptional and in all honesty was taken on as a bit of a gamble by the client. Both stocks came from very highly figured blanks that under normal circumstances are difficult to visualise on the finished gun. In this instance even we were surprised to see just how well the raw blanks formed into stocks and how the figuring contrasted throughout. The photos really don't do them justice!
Neil McVeigh on February 1, 2017 at 8:54 am
Yes absolutely stunning.Everybody loves nice timber but these stocks are unreal.
Whoever picked these blanks hit a home run-twice!Photos are pretty good too.
Again the excellence of the guns and postings on Explora will continue the legacy and
bring vicarious pleasure to us devotees.The pursuit continues thankfully.