I think the wood is what does it for me. When I walk around a gun show or go into a local shop for instance, I tend to look at the engraving first to help identify it (make, grade, etc.). My evaluation of it for what it is starts with the wood though. I do agree with Dean, I think there is such thing as "too much" when it comes to wood. I see this all to often on re-stocked guns. I'll take a warn original stock with decent figure over something outlandish with a mirror like finish any day.
Mike
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." - Thomas Jefferson
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