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I have a m70 pre 64 Featherweight in 308 caliber. It was made in 1955. I know it’s all original, previous owner bought it new. My question is the stock is not checkered. Never been sanded or refinished. Can’t find any info on non checkered stocks being offered. Anyone know if they offered a non checkered stock?
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Have never seen a factory FWT stock without checkering. My money is on aftermarket. Pics would be helpful.
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I’ll try and get some pictures. I know it’s got the 2 holes under the buttplate.
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Have never seen a factory FWT stock without checkering. My money is on aftermarket. Pics would be helpful. May be sanded down and refinished too.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Finally got some pictures taken, if someone could post them for me, I can send them to you.
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Some guys here, like AKWolverine may post pics for you. If you don't know how.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Some guys here, like AKWolverine may post pics for you. If you don't know how. lol OP check your p.m. I ‘ll post.
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Some guys here, like AKWolverine may post pics for you. If you don't know how. lol OP check your p.m. I ‘ll post. Ha ha.. I knew you would do it. You have a stock fetish anyway!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I prefer the term fascination; but yes.
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Pictures on the way. Thanks
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Stock has been sanded and refinished
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Ok, thanks, I figured it probably was after researching it. It’s still a nice rifle, and has the smoothest action over anything new.
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Sanding is evident when one looks at the toe and heel of the stock in pic #1. The aluminum plate is ‘proud’ to the wood in both of these areas when in fact the wood should be proud to the plate.
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I prefer the term fascination; but yes. Ha ha..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Stock has been sanded and refinished Who could have predicted this? Ha ha..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Uncock that sob, before I biotch slap you!!! I'll bet it has a very smooth action. Looks like it's seen some use. Probably a lot of use. Especially since the stock was refinished. Why guys sand down the checkering is way beyond my level of comprehension. That rifle probably a first or second year fwt. Nice rifles that generally shoot real well.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Ha, you caught me. I usually do uncock them, but busy getting pictures. Lol. Around 1955 by the s/n.
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