I think "The Ghost and the Darkness" had a lot to do with the popular and increased interest in these rifles. Just like "Matthew Quigly" did for the sharps rifles. Me, well I'm different. Saw some of the posts on these rifles on this forum and was hooked. My rendition may not truely be like the Lee Speed, but it will be a rendition of my own mind. I plan on using military #4 wood as I have seen a coulple in that guise. Walnut of course. Will be sometime before she speaks but will appreciate that even more. I've gone down the "project road" and they always seem to fall by the wayside. Usually its because I run out of patience or money or both. Been whiling away the time working on the parts I presently have. The bolt is almost cleaned up, but thought a bolt with a solid lug on the right side would look much better than one whose lug has been hollowed out. May have a line on a couple #1MKIII cocking pieces so if that pans out I'm just that much closer. Frank