Springfield 1903 .308 Win puzzle

[M88]

It looks like a laminated stock. For a solid stock, I believe quartersawn cut is preferred for its stability.

I stand corrected. Thought it was slow growth pine sliced flatsawn, which would show off that dark latewood. I happen to be a woodworker myself, and know all to well that wood moves with the weather (hygroscopicity). My Shaker table tops for example are always quartersawn for stability. I've built a full blown shop over the past 30 years, slowly upgrading from weekend handyman grade to more professional stuff that should last my lifetime other than replacing a motor or bearing here or there. With the acquisition of a metal lathe and a Mill/Drill machine a while back IF I ONLY KNEW HOW TO FULLY USE THEM, I thought I may even be able to do a little gunsmithing. Alas, there just isn't enough time in life for ALL the fun stuff we want to do in retirement! Thanks for pointing that out, the stock.

 

[Hawg]

It looks like a laminated stock.

It is laminated. Here it is next to a Fajen 03A3 sporter stock.