James,

J.R.B. had loads of sentimental memories with that stock as the gun had been in the family for many, many years. J.R.B. hunted with this gun as a very young boy and still hunts with it today.

So, to answer your question.....he asked me if I could save it.....I told him I'd look at it and give him my honest opinion....lot's of work, but worth saving.....it was not oil soaked real bad as some are, so the wood was stout and not punky or spongy......

Best,

Doug