Originally Posted by batfink
I think thats the standard stock on the 50, I've got a near matched pair; .177 and .22 both dated for 1978, and both have pale(ish) stocks with darker staining to the nice deep cut chequering on the pistol grip. They stand out even more with an oiled finish. My .22 had a really icky varnish on it that had started to craze so I sanded it back, sealed and oiled it. Was going quite well until I put it in one of those fleece lined gunslips and it emerged looking somewhat fluffy...
Hmmm, mebbe that would keep your hands warm in winter- you may just start a fashion there mate
The chequering on mine and the type 01 that i used to own is pressed in and not cut
John
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