Some years ago, I picked up a Gr 5 BAR, metal was 100%, wood showed a good bit of wear. I refinished the stock, sent it to Errol Case in MO to repair the high grade checkering and carving. He did a great job and it wasn't that expensive.

The value of the BAR doubled. I traded it for an Ed Brown Damara ,300 Win Mag with Hendershot's Sporting, so it served a good purpose. Didn't need a Gr 5 BAR, still have the Damara...

Another checkering job for the pros....

DF

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