This is taking a lot more time and effort than I expected. I guess that sounds familiar to many of you!

I finally have the rifle in the white. There is still much polishing to do, particularly of the tiny bits. I have temporarily placed the original sporter stock on the rifle. It is not a keeper. In fact the sights are only 26 mm above the centreline of the bore and the stock is way too high. Here are a few pictures: