SDH
Actually it is two walnut boards laminated - to get decent grain at a reasonable price. Done this before, and the join in the center is usually hard to see, and makes a stronger stock.
My "Webley/Henry" is that way.
The "tortured" grain is behind the paper.

Runs
At $12 for a $5 drink, you don't need the hookers to take you for a ride.
And the Ding, Ding, Ding of the slots everywhere will drive you to the $12 drinks!


Dumb, but learning...Prof Em, BSc(ME), CAE (FYI)