I decided that after the 18th rubbing of oil into the stock it was starting to look about done and while it is still in the soft stage and will tae a week or two to harden up I couldn't resist assembling it this morning and thought to post a couple of pics. I am still waiting for the lever headed screws (they are in the mail and should be in in about a week-ten days) from Scott at http://www.customscrewsandmore.com/Page4.html who has been a real gent to deal with.
Then I will have to get the Lee speed done for Euan and we will get them blued at the same time as the barrel mounted sling eye is fixed in place.. Anyway this is it in the horrible light of winter this morning.