Beeman R7 (HW30) with stock made by Frank Korn

[jirushi]

A week ago I picked up a Titan Mohawk here in Holland.
The seller turned out to have been a very good friend of the late Frank Korn.
He showed to me his HW30 with a stock that Frank had made.
This gun wasn't for sale, but after having a look on the Dutch version of Gunstar, I saw another HW30 that had belonged to Frank.
Not too expensive, and the stock was handmade by Frank from a walnut tree in Heerlen, a place in the South of Holland.
It's actually a Beeman R7, and I believe that the stock shape is inspired by Maccari.
I just wanted to share this, as it is a testament to the great talent that Frank had.
The gun shoots very well. Luckily there is no galling, and it looks like Frank made a delrin spring guide.
The brass trigger is different from Rowan triggers; probably another Korn creation.
Cheers, Louis

[Mr Pusk]

Handsome stock.

[TonyL]

Wow! Now that IS a beauty.. Very graceful lines and beautifully proportioned.

[Geezer]

Now that is a sweet thing indeed.

[Garvin]

Lovely bit of wood Louis. I remember when Frank bought his stock duplicator. I knew it was the start of great things.

[Bunny-on-Bunnyr]

Thats a lovelly bit of well shaped wood... very modern looking.

[jirushi]

Lovely bit of wood Louis. I remember when Frank bought his stock duplicator. I knew it was the start of great things.

That is interesting Danny.
I remember seeing stock duplicators on photos of the old BSA and Crosman factories.
Does this mean that Frank inserted a piece of wood, pressed a button and then did hand finishing at the end?