The types of walnut for gunstock

Hello friends,
I was planning to write an article on walnut used in gunstock. But I found this excellent article that you must read.
https://kurtthegunsmith.com/the-types-of-walnut-for-gunstocks-a-complete-look/

Thanks for sharing Biz.
Great Read. I am a man of the metal world and even I could understand it all.

Have seen first hand some beautiful featured Turkish stocks split through the wrist exactly as mentioned in article .

Very interesting, but I hope there’s no quiz!

I am afraid there is a quiz, and this one is difficult. In which years do Browning pamphlets, catalogue and book make reference to English walnut stock?

I will take a stab at 1903. Remember recalling an old add where it made reference to english walnut as an option for the first trap gun model

I’ve already flunked out. But I will guess that though all of the stocks are walnut, not all of them are heartwood. It’s my opinion that the lighter, blond stocks are sapwood.

That was a great article. Thanks for posting

Auzzie here is the add I believe you’re referring to. S&V (page 116-117) mention that English walnut was use when the auto 5 was introduce in 1903 and it is mention also in a 1923 Browning catalogue.

I have never seen any mention of other wood than walnut for the auto-5. You’re are partly right when you say that the light wood is sap wood. Following an Italian wood broker I do business with, there is walnut growing in Italy that has blond heartwood.

Biz
Only going on total memory here but think the 1903 add mentioned the "Messenger version" of the gun in it apart from the Trap version and the English Walnut.options

I have another one for you guys. Which model is described has having French walnut stock? A little hint, it is a post second war model.

The Two Millionth?

Nope! Very close however

1 of 500 Gold Classic?

Skeet Special with the oversize forend?

I am afraid that is not the answer. You are allow more than three strikes.