That is an outstanding piece of French walnut. $1000 for such a stock blank today before shaping.
I've long advocated that damascus Parkers are one of the great values in fine shotguns today. If you can get past the initial trepidation of shooting them, you will very much appreciate these guns. I sometimes use stout loads as the gun was originally intended for, although I realize many do not.
Yes, clean out the checkering. You may find you have deeper checking than you think.
So, let's see, the damascus D above or the following?
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