The carving of the 25 Appaloosa SS stock is complete. Yeah!!!

Since the carving exposes alot of end grain, I give it preliminary application of stock oil. If I then want to go in and tweak something, I'll do that prior to finish sanding the entire stock.

Hope you like it.









I think it turned out nice. I hope the owner will really enjoy using it. Hope we see it mellow, and develop a rich glow over time.

Gary



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Looking good indeed! Off to the oven!

Well done.

-- Jim

It's beautiful in spite of me not being there to inspire you. And here all this time I thought it was me!! Hehehe!! I cant' wait to see it in person.
Love ya--Kelly

Thank you Kelly. I did it just the way you showed me ...



Luv ya 2. Gary



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Glad you like it. I'll go in and "refine" the background. The final "look" is subject to many different subtle details.

Gary

Gorgeous work Gary!!!

I'm sure the future owner will love it. It really shows why Barnes' craftsmanship is truly unique.

I hope the lucky owner understands that in order to gain the full rich patina it needs to be exposed to sunlight, rubbed gently with the hand and cheek followed by occasional camera flash. Of course the group will need to monitor the progress of the process to ensure proper conditioning.

Thanks for sharing,

Kent

You bet. Alittle forehead oil really brings out the sheen. haha. "Gun Stock ... Apply Directly to the Forehead!"

Gary

Gary,

I looked through the McMaster-Carr catalog and Brownell's, cant find "Forehead Oil".

Where do I get it and how much is it?

Gary,

It's coming along great.

They're great guns, I really liked Jerry's.

Nice work Gary! That'll please the owner....
And try as I might, I can't see any mistakes
Cheers
Neil

Very nice work, Gary.

Hello Doug,

Glad you've joined us. Post a couple of pics of your guns. I'm sure everybody would like to see them.

Glad you like the carving. Alot of wood chips! haha.

Gary

Actually I'm on reading the posts nearly every day, just don't feel like I have much to add. I'll try to get some photos on.
Doug

Not much to add .... with TWO Barnes rifles? Whoooahh!! .... I gotta sit down. Oh ... I am sitting down .... where's my medicine? ..

hahah.

Gary

Doug,

Please do share some pictures. We'd love to see your collection!