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Unread 09-18-2018, 02:48 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by Tom Flanigan View Post
Dean, finely cut mullered borders are indeed easy to cut for a person competent at checkering.

That makes me wonder then why only a few checkerers cut finely mullered borders these days.

Case in point -

First 3 pictures are an original Parker Bros. stock with finely cut mullered borders.

Next 2 pictures shows recut mullered borders by a highly respected gunsmith/stockmaker.

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