I've gotten to the point where I have everything fitting together quite well, and got down to sanding with 220, then 400 grit sandpaper. I have the first 2 coats of Danish oil on the stock, and man does the pattern in the wood POP! I also stripped the old, light oak varnish off the fore end, and stained then coated with Danish oil as well. This thing is coming together! Now, just waiting on the trigger guard to come in the mail, and we can see how the whole, complete gun looks!
Funny thing, the wood becomes much lighter in color right at the wrist, and there is no reason for it except that the blank I started with just had that sudden transition right there! It's going to be a really unique piece when it's all done, I'm thinking!
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