[swissrifles1]

I met Bob at a local gunshow, he has a display of his fine work at this gunshow every year. I have a rare Swiss rifle stock, assulted by Bubba and I have wanted to get it repaired. (Right place , right time). I talked to Bob about this and he said "bring it over" and he would see what he could do about it. It is presently at his house getting worked on. Here is a pic of the start of the project...


Here are some picts of Bobs fine craftsmanship, he makes a stock by hand from a block of wood.
Bob...




Walnut stocks...









Tiger Maple...OMG!












Birdseye Maple...










I'll update the post as Bob progress's.

 

[Bill In Indiana]

Hahaha...knowing you and tiger striped wood I am surprised you are not trying to talk him out of the one...but seriously...is that the stock that needed the butt plate?

 

[swissrifles1]

Yes, and it was sawed in half (forstock). Yes Bill, I was drooling the whole time he was getting them out of his safe. Almost passed out at the site of the tiger maple one.

 

[John Crusher]

BOB should be your friend. He makes beautiful stocks !

 

[USMCsean]

1905 Carbine if I remember correctly?

 

[Nick]

swissrifles1,

Where is Bob's shop located? I am in central IL and am looking for a stockmaker within a driving distance.

If you don't want to post his contact info here, please send me a PM.

 

[swissrifles1]

Sean, it is a 1900 short rifle.
Nick,
I'll ask him if he wants to take on more work and get back with you.

 

[Nick]

Thanks, swissrifles1!