Not too long ago I saw a picture of a Savage Model 42 (or similar model, you know, a combination gun) restocked with some real nice walnut. I guess that kind'a falls into the same category. But hey, it's a personal choice, if that's what you want, I say go for it! Especially if the gun has sentimental value..She certainly is a beauty....

I prefer wood to plastic, leather to nylon, waxed cotton to Gore-Tex, and split bamboo to graphite.