Forgot to add that you can send your wood to Dewings or directly to Siace:))) The Alaska can be had without the Germanic style cheekpiece. Mike at Dewings says they will work with you concerning the styling and amount of engraving (or lack of). Im getting ready to place an order for a 45-70 and plan on sending them a killer stick of lumber. Will be an inexpensive blaster. A friend of mine has one in 45-70 and it really shoots accurately. Well reglated and low recoil.