I used to make the stocks for John Martz the Luger carbine maker from Lincoln, CA in the 1970s and 1980s. With the advent of the M16 type firearm and plastic / polymer stocks it has reduced the market for fine stock making. I also checkered the stocks and I must say that is a very time-consuming procedure.

So, a channel fan just gave it to you? That's some nice gift! It's gonna be great to follow your progress with it. That rosewood and maple as accents will be gorgeous. Do what you like, but I think I'd forget stain. Just don't need it.

this will be a great project. what a nice gesture on that gentleman's part to donate a stock. Waiting with great anticipation lol.

Yep , looks like a Richards Micro fit. California style stock. Very comfortable off the sand bags and ergonomic for off hand shooting but may not be as fast handling as the classic style from what I read. Never tested it out first hand. My dad has a Springfield Sporter on that same stock style. Tom , you will like it . Don't be afraid to shape the cheek piece to your liking.

You are an awesome teacher Tom. Thanks!

Looks more like a Richard's Microfit to me. The Rollover in particular. They do the angle rosewood endcap and the grip with the maple spacers standard. They also ship unfinished, like what you received. I could absolutely be wrong, but that's just what it looks like to me. At any rate, it'll certainly be a great project!

@tradhntr64

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I agree completely

@jaybailleaux630

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Same here.

Ok I can't wait for this to get started, it's going to be beautiful!

Perfect timing. I will be following this one.

That is a nice looking piece of walnut!

Beautiful stock !!

Great video!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸

The fore end looks exactly like a Fajen. I have a 1903 Springfield with a very similar stock my grandfather finished from Fajan in the early 60's

I LOVE that stock!!! It’s gorgeous!!

Looking forward to this!!

When I saw the stock it screamed Fajen Aristocrat to me. Always wanted one in the 70's but with a family the funds were just not there. Look forward to seeing your progress on this beautiful piece of wood.

I'm really happy for you. I know you will put your heart into finishing this stock.

Really cool and neat project. I remember as a kid seeing in my uncle's shop the stock blank that he carved on for a long time which now carries my 6mm Remington Mauser 98 action. I asked him when I got the 6mm from him if this was the stock I'd seen for so long hanging on the wall over his work bench and he said yes. He told me that he had a lot of hours and love put into that stock as well as the rifle so every time I get it out to shoot I can't help but think of him.

A Beautiful Peace there. Can't wait to see it finished

Wow, what a wonderful gift for the show and you Tom! A very nice, thoughtful & generous viewer for sure ❤️ 😎👍

Thats an awesome start to a great project. I cant wait to see the finished product, and pick up some tips along the way

Wow! Looking forward to this!

Thankyou Tom ! Another great video 🎉 From Australia 🇦🇺

Looks like fun! I have several rifles with those stocks. Have refined them and used tru-oil gun stock finish and they are a thing of beauty. Great project for the winter when the weather is nasty outside.

Wow that's gonna be beautiful

Beautiful piece of wood.

The white strip are Holly. Maple will stain from the walnut " bleed or whatever you want to call it. If your buying and gluing up get Holly. Maple is available but it won't stay white.

Beautiful stock, in the early 80s I purchased a Enfield that had been modified and mounted in a walnut Fajin stock I would bet the forend piece has been added as well as the grip cap.

Wow, That will be a beautiful stock when you are finished with it.

I see Fajen. Pop off the recoil pad to see if there's any pencil marks etc. Plus take a magnified look at the inletting and barrel channel. Might be a very tiny mark and date.

Herter's had some nice stocks All woods and grades.

Wow is that ever going to come to life when the finish hits it. I’m jealous 😂😂

Nice stock! I've used many Fajen stocks in the past, great quality at a fair price back then.

I from have a similar stock from Boyds but minus the cheek p[iece. mine fits a Mauser 98.

Tom, I couldn't agree more about the gorgeous walnut part! That truly is a slick project that is a blessing to the channel! I am not a woodworker and so I'm very ignorant in these matters but will you finish the stock, retaining this natural look or are you inclined to add stain? Either way, it will be gorgeous but I do like that natural look. Do you use something like a urethane or linseed to achieve good preservation? Fantastic piece and Adam really came across a blessing, to be sure. God bless you and your viewers!

I have had some of the older stocks, and own several Boyd's stocks... the Boyd's don't even come close in terms of quality at least recently. The last one I got from them was so flawed I didn't even put it on my gun :(

Wow, that's what you call a project and A HALF! Should be very beautiful when you are done. Will it be ready to hunt next fall? Thanks Tom!

That appears to be a post '64 model 70 tang on that stock. But still a pretty one indeed.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

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Dave, it's a post 64 and has the space for the 3rd action screw so 64 to 2006? I know the early classics in the '90's still had 3 action screws and I think they all did until FN moved production to S.C. in '07.. But I'm going to try and put a 2013 on this stock. I know there was some difference in the length of the bottom metal but I'll just have to try it and see.

Winslow...maybe?

That stock is crying to be stippled Tom.

Almost as exciting like getting a new baby...or a gun...

You lucky son of a gun!

I bet I know what rifle is going in it..At least I know which one of yours I would suggest..Your Favorite n actually mine..7x57

@michaelwilson9986

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Thats one nice piece of wood there.. Good Luck Getting it to suit.

Cool stock is that going to be returned to other guy

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

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No Joe, he gave me this one.

Tom where did you get the 1885

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

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I got it a few months ago. I've had it in the safe for longer than I care to admit just because I needed to finish up some other things before going all in on this project.

@TomRiverSimpleLiving

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LOL, I know better than to answer questions without my glasses. I just saw where you said "where" and not "when". I got lucky and stumbled across it locally.