Anyone know the name / origin of this stock?

[Unlicensed Dremel]

I've seen this same stock on multiple custom rifles, in different configs, both hardwood and laminated wood, and really like it.

Just wondering who makes these? First I thought it was one of a kind until I started seeing them pop up. It's mostly on older custom builds, so maybe Herter's or some such? Anyone still making them?

I think it may be only found on Mauser 98 action builds, but possibly others.

 

[Unlicensed Dremel]

Well, crap, nevermind - I had been looking for awhile, then right after I posted this, I found it - it's a Richard's Microfit "Wildcat" thumbhole:

http://www.rifle-stocks.com/sporter_hunting_styles.htm

https://www.google.com/search?q=nam...d's+wildcat+thumbhole+stock&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

Evidently almost all of them are laminated, but a few actual wood.

 

[FrankenMauser]

Yep, Richards Microfit Wildcat. One of these days, I'll get around to ordering one for my 6mm wildcat.

You can get it in several choices of wood or laminates; and as an un-inletted blank or inletted for any of the actions listed here: Action Inlets.

 

[Unlicensed Dremel]

Thank you sir. Yeah, I actually have one I got on a used custom build - didn't really make that clear. I thought mine was a custom one-off (dangit). It is beautiful rich-grain wood, not laminated. The only problem is the cheekpiece/comb is set *too far forward* for the LOP... it needs to extend another 1 to 1.25" backward so you don't have to lean so far forward. Besides that flaw, well it's a beauty and otherwise ergo.

 

[dgludwig]

The stock reminds me of the radical "California" styled stocks the long-discontinued and expensive semi-custom Winslow Arms Company rifles came with (sans thumbhole). In terms of appearance, they are very distant from my "cup of tea"...But, "each to their own" is a motto I'm in full accord with.