Thanks John, I am not a Monte Carlo fan however this is a very nice rifle in execution and appearance. The slight snarble is a nice complement to the overall appearance. The checkering is so "Alive" in appearance or I should say just full of "Life". So many checkering patterns can be complicated or simple but are flat. However, to achieve the "life" aspect is only the work of a master. BTW let us give Mother nature her credit, nice stock wood.
The metal work is excellent, thanks for the detailed closeup of the workings and craftsmanship of the safety. Do you know who did the engraving?
I liked the Tom letter. Glad he critiqued Leonard's work against his own. (a little self centered) Also, his comments about ridiculous inlays and carving. Little did he probably know where Leonard was heading. The second page of the letter is challenging to read, what was he saying about ivory? What did Tom do a "white line spacer"?
