I have 2, both mauser sporters, a 24/47 Yugo (8mm)and a 1893 model Spanish carbine (7mm). I bought both of them unfinished, so I could finish the inletting and apply my favorite "Tru-Oil" to them both. The 8mm is "walnut" and the carbine is the "pepper laminate" they are great stocks for the money, and I am totally satisfied with them, never had or shot a thumbhole stock.