How many 1903 lovers out there?

[MountainBear]

A little bit of African Blackwood. A decided step up from plastic and white line spacers...

 

[orygun]

I'da left the white line spacers in. That is so 50's-60's and harkens back to the days of "homebuilt" hot rods.... The wood is nice and will look great, but...

 

[MountainBear]

White line spacers and California style stocks...

Just can't stand them. I'm old old school. Pre-war style sporter style is my wheelhouse.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I'm kinda a fan of both schools here, I like the old ways with fancy metal accouterments and wood, as well as the stripped down svelte classic lines of the 50's era sporters, and some times a combination of both. Seems the stock shape and the grain pattern here really work together with the spacers. I'm a huge fan of the slash cut for end caps, especially the Schnable design, which can work with or with out spacers and look very sexy on both the old classics and new builds!

 

[MountainBear]

I redid a stock for a friend on a Herters rifle. The white line spacers were actually lightning bolt shaped. It was so unique it got left alone. I can't think of a single other time I've left white line spacers.

Just like cars, you fall in love with era's. Some love the 60's and 70's. I love the era from about 1900 (actually a bit before) up until right around 1950 at the latest. The style just looks right.

When I grew up, Dad and Uncle had round top Ruger m77's. Iron sights with a banded front, walnut stock with no Monte Carlo cheekpiece, grip caps, and a red recoil pad. It's how my mind defines rifle, and that era of builders worked mostly with that style.

When rifle builders hit the 70's, subtleties went right out the window!

 

[MountainBear]

I'm kinda a fan of both schools here, I like the old ways with fancy metal accouterments and wood, as well as the stripped down svelte classic lines of the 50's era sporters, and some times a combination of both. Seems the stock shape and the grain pattern here really work together with the spacers. I'm a huge fan of the slash cut for end caps, especially the Schnable design, which can work with or with out spacers and look very sexy on both the old classics and new builds!

I agree, some of the 50's era rifles were very spartan and there is an art and beauty to that as well...

 

[Ura-Ki]

Here is One I really dig, not too fancy, yet elegant in it's simplicity!

 

[Ura-Ki]

Here is a great way to tie in the Butt Pad!

 

[MountainBear]

Looks like an actual maple spacer. I place that in a different category than the 70's plastic white lines.

 

[MountainBear]

Here is One I really dig, not too fancy, yet elegant in it's simplicity!
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Very euro-style stock. Schnabel, humped butt stock, simple rear sight, and hooked front blade.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Very euro-style stock. Schnabel, humped butt stock, simple rear sight, and hooked front blade.

Sako 85!

 

[MountainBear]

Sako 85!

I'd shoot that...

 

[Ura-Ki]

It's top on my want list!
Here is my Husquvarna.

 

[MountainBear]

You should bring me the Husky to fondle on your next visit!

 

[Ura-Ki]

Done!

 

[MountainBear]

Speaking of that, we are overdue for a BS session...

 

[Ura-Ki]

Agreed! It's been too long, something we need to rectify!

 

[MountainBear]

The number of 1903 sporters in the classified section for sale right now is entirely depressing, given that I have no disposable income until after the new year unless someone buys my FAL...

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

I hear ya. Nothing for me until the new year or if someone buys my brand new cheap starter 30.06

 

[bsa1917hunter]

I removed the white lines this morning. Need to order more acraglas to finish putting the tip and cap on. The holes for the reinforcing screws are in, the all-thread pegs are cut, I just need to glass it all together.

Haven't decided to give it a steel cap or a wood grip cap yet. Steel ones are getting expensive. Still need to get another red pad. Once I can get the parts ordered, I will be done quick.

Progress pictures later...

I like your style man.