blackbearhunter
Bearcat
How much extra$$$ would you pay for a Ruger rifle/shotgun with super xxx figured factory premium stock?
xxx stocks
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Busterswoodshop
Buckeye
I haven't payed attention to Ruger's fancy stocks but I did purchase a Lawson's thumbhole stock for a rifle once.
I got the works. Fancy walnut , inlay's and the epoxy coating.
It was just over $1500.
I don't know if I paid to much or not , but it was made to fit me and was the most comfortable stock I have ever used.
I got the works. Fancy walnut , inlay's and the epoxy coating.
It was just over $1500.
I don't know if I paid to much or not , but it was made to fit me and was the most comfortable stock I have ever used.
kentdep
Single-Sixer
I am a sucker for pretty wood on my rifles. I would pay probably 50% over retail maybe more if it were a type of wood that I liked, say French Walnut or Turkish Walnut too.
Jay
Jay
blackbearhunter
Bearcat
Yep Pretty wood aint cheap!LOLOL...see linkie
http://50.87.49.140/~macongu1/3563-ruger-no-1-single-shot-select-blackcircassian-graft-set/
http://50.87.49.140/~macongu1/3563-ruger-no-1-single-shot-select-blackcircassian-graft-set/
I didn't pay extra, just paid a lot. 
Heavy Barrel
Single-Sixer
Tensaw said:I didn't pay extra, just paid a lot.
I'm a sucker for good wood !!
picketpin
Buckeye
I guess you have to say I've paid a LOT for really killer factory wood in a #1. Certainlly more than 100% more than I would have paid for the same rifle with a 2x4 on it. IF and when you find them it is the least expensive way to put truly great wood on a #1. I have bought more than a few over the years simply for the wood with zero interest in the cartridge it's chambered in and even the configuration.
Ross
Ross
Heavy Barrel
Single-Sixer
Like this !!
toysoldier
Hunter
To me, a gun is a tool, and I want function. Pretty wood is nice, but I'd as soon see it as furniture inlay as pay extra for it on a gun.
Heavy Barrel
Single-Sixer
toysoldier said:
Whatever floats your boat !! :mrgreen:
R1895
Bearcat
Just because something is a tool, doesn't mean it has to be ugly or plain Jane looking. :wink:
I don't mind the idea of paying more for better wood on some of my tools. I've done it before and would do it again.
I don't mind the idea of paying more for better wood on some of my tools. I've done it before and would do it again.
picketpin
Buckeye
I have my Great Grandfather and my Great Great Grandfathers tool boxes/tools. Both were furniture makers.
Part of your apprenticeship way back then was to make most of your wood working tools. One set has ebony handles and the other has rosewood. My brother got the set with the Tiger Maple handled tools. It's called pride of ownership. ;-)
I have some #1s that have been sanded and painted so they are smooth and slide through the bags. I also have a some with outstanding factory wood.
RWT
Part of your apprenticeship way back then was to make most of your wood working tools. One set has ebony handles and the other has rosewood. My brother got the set with the Tiger Maple handled tools. It's called pride of ownership. ;-)
I have some #1s that have been sanded and painted so they are smooth and slide through the bags. I also have a some with outstanding factory wood.
RWT
Chief 101, Beautiful! Too beautiful to take to the woods!
Lloyd Smale
Blackhawk
ill give that one an amen. Ive got a few rifles with beautiful stocks that some of my buddys cringe at when looking because they have bumps and scratches in them. There all used for hunting and i dont baby any gun. even a AAA stock can be used for hunting. It isnt all that big of a deal to have them refinished when they get beat up. I wouldnt show up on a construction site with a rusty hammer i bought at walmart. There all tools but it adds to my enjoyment while hunting to take a break and admire a beautiful gun.
R1895 said:
Lloyd Smale said:
Good points. I like they way you guys think.
I picked this up a an auction of a Ruger executive a few years ago for a 44 Carbine.
