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English Walnut Longrange Rifle

         

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Schuetzen Rifle

 

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Schuetzen Rifle

                                   

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1873 Winchester Rifle Forend and Stock Replacement / Restoration

This was a fun job and a change from target shooting, but the challenge was to replace the stock and forend and keep the authenticity and patina of a gun that is over a hundred years old.  Too shiny is … Continue reading

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3 Nice Rifle Stock Blanks ~ Koa and Walnut

Claro Walnut Stock   Claro Walnut The wood of J. hindsii is commonly called claro walnut by the lumber industry and woodworkers.[5] It is highly figured with a rich brown color and striking grain patterns, especially in the crotch areas, where large limbs meet the … Continue reading

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Karl Kenyon’s Memorial services – Ely, Nevada

The following info on Karl Kenyon’s Memorial Service was sent by David Kimes, along with this note: “Were it not for Karl Kenyon I would have one less World Championship gold medal with world record (shared with Lones Wigger), and possibly not … Continue reading

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Separating Cheekpiece English Walnut Rifle Stock

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Gustin Canted Stock Inletting for a K. Kenyon Barreled Action

This is a Karl Kenyon action. I am not sure how many he made. I am hoping to have this completed for the Made in America Match at Camp Perry July 24th through 28th.

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Rifle Stock Duplicating

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Stocks

English Walnut #3 Fiddleback Claro Walnut #6 Koa #7 Claro Exhibition Grade Walnut #2

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R.I.P. Skippy ~ We Will Miss You!

Skippy 199? – April 5th, 2011

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Handcutting English Walnut Stock Blank for 52B Sporter Rifle

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Had Enough Snow? Our sympathies to the Northeast…

Especially our hometown of Syracuse, which set a record today as the city with the highest snowfall total so far this season of 113 inches. Doan is in Phoenix this week at the Berger Match.  I’ve been gardening this week. … Continue reading

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Night Sky New Mexico

I think from time to time I’ll post something a bit different.  Just for a change from the typical gun pics. This was from our backyard the other night – almost a full moon and typical crystal clear New Mexico … Continue reading

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US National Rifle Team Award

Presented to Doan in Phoenix at the Arizona State Palma Champtionship Match on December 5, 2010. “Many years ago I acquired the rifle that Danny Sanchez shot in the Palma match that was won by the US.   I hope … Continue reading

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