more before and after stock blank pics...

[SakoAlberta]

We just got back another Cooper with a blank we sent in. 'English' walnut from NZ. This is the first exhibition grade we've got back. 20 VT with Neidner Butt.
Here's the original blank:

Here's the rifle. Sorry, just 'crude' pics taken indoors. Better to follow when we finally get to list this rifle.

This one is done too. We just need to pick the rifle up. Can't wait to see it. Should be as good or even better(darker, for sure)
Cutom Classic 22 lr with Niedner butt, inlaid studs:

 

[BigUglyMan]

I just said a very bad word.

Who did the whittling?

 

[SakoAlberta]

I just said a very bad word.

Who did the whittling?

Its done by Cooper. We can just send in blanks with out order, as we did with this rifle. Scary thing is pics don't come close to the actul beauty of it.

 

[rgg_7]

It always amazes me what you get out of a blank. Very nicely done. Are these pillared and baedded? What is used for a stock finish?

 

[Eagleye]

Da**!!! That is nice lumber! I have a serious weakness for beautifully figured and finished Walnut. Regards, Eagleye

 

[Cummins4x4]

Clays at it again!! Tormenting us with gorgeous rifles. The 20VT is frickin gorgeous and a great caliber. I'm afraid to ask if its spoken for...

 

[grijim]

Absolutley incredable peiceof work!!!!

Grijim

 

[GunNut1]

That is a very nice stock
well crafted out of a nice piece of wood

 

[SakoAlberta]

Clays at it again!! Tormenting us with gorgeous rifles. The 20VT is frickin gorgeous and a great caliber. I'm afraid to ask if its spoken for...

LOL; not yet, just came in. The other one, being made in a custom classic 22 lr is spoken for though.

 

[416ON]

that is just perfection...

 

[Squamch]

gorgeous. Nothing compares to a nice rifle with a nice wood stock. Fawk you plastic stocks!

 

[steve-o1979]

gorgeous. Nothing compares to a nice rifle with a nice wood stock. Fawk you plastic stocks!

I agree. I have a gun with a composite stock, but it doesn't even begin to compare with a nice wood stock...and the stock in those pics is absolutely beautiful !

 

[SoBored]

Absolutely outstanding craftsmanship!

 

[X-fan]

Do you have any close ups of the checkering?

Looks very nice.

What is a nice English bank worth now?