Ash as a gunstock

[johnbaz]

Hi all

I recently acquired an old Haenel mod1 that has a strange stock, I've no idea what the wood is but it's lurvely!!

It seems to have grain characteristics of Oak that's been dyed but have not idea in reality!





Close up the zig-zaggy lines similar to Oak can be seen, Anyone any idea what it is??




Cheers, John

[averageplinker]

I have heard of elm being used for stocks could it be elm?

[johnbaz]

I have heard of elm being used for stocks could it be elm?

It's possible, I don't really know what the grain of Elm is like!, I'll do a Google search, Thanks

[Roooss]

Hi all

I recently acquired an old Haenel mod1 that has a strange stock, I've no idea what the wood is but it's lurvely!!

It seems to have grain characteristics of Oak that's been dyed but have not idea in reality!





Close up the zig-zaggy lines similar to Oak can be seen, Anyone any idea what it is??




Cheers, John

I just showed these images to the old man, He seems to believe this is actually ash. Says you can tell by difference in grain patterns showing winter and summer growth....

[johnbaz]

I just showed these images to the old man, He seems to believe this is actually ash. Says you can tell by difference in grain patterns showing winter and summer growth....

I think your dad has hit the nail on the head Roooss!!

Thell him thanks


John

[Lawrie Amatruda]

Hi all

I recently acquired an old Haenel mod1 that has a strange stock, I've no idea what the wood is but it's lurvely!!

It seems to have grain characteristics of Oak that's been dyed but have not idea in reality!





Close up the zig-zaggy lines similar to Oak can be seen, Anyone any idea what it is??




Cheers, John

If not ash, it looks very similar to the American walnut stocks fitted to many vintage Crosman rifles.

Cheers Lawrie.

[fife]

HI, Dont be wory about useing ash very strong and well underated , I used to make the carts what you see going to appleby fair years ago , ash was used becorse it very strone and the long grain make it harder to brake and can take a bit of a shock ,good look . ATB BOB.

[Lawrie Amatruda]

HI, Dont be wory about useing ash very strong and well underated , I used to make the carts what you see going to appleby fair years ago , ash was used becorse it very strone and the long grain make it harder to brake and can take a bit of a shock ,good look . ATB BOB.

I agree, also the majority of snooker cues are made of ash and they get quite a shock applied to them when playing a power shot, I have made a few snooker cues, and still use one I made years ago,it still serves me well.
Lawrie.