A NEW PROJECT!!!

 Some exciting times going on here! I have come into possession of an open hammer, 12 gauge Gold Hibbard branded double barrel shotgun that needs a bit of help - my favorite kind of project! I have a couple of myrtlewood blanks to work with this time. Myrtle is much easier to work with than Black Walnut, I think this will go much faster, although I will, of course, take my time and use lessons learned when getting down to the delicate work.



It's been a couple of weeks, and I have made some progress on the buttstock. It is starting to look more like the picture in my head!
   






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