This was the original maple stock from a Glenfield Marlin 1973 Model 60. It had seen better days and was going to be thrown away. I had an idea to carve something into it, and it has been a work in progress for at least 3 months. I inlayed copper wiring and aluminum into it for some shiny bits, and stained and refinished it. I also had a candid family portrait laser etched into it. It is now fit to be a family heirloom, to be passed down.
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