I must say, if this is a "Duffel Cut" made so the full-length stock would fit in a duffel bag, it was repaired exquisitely. I'm having a great deal of trouble thinking this stock was not originally made that way. Look at how all the lines of checkering line up perfectly.

Also, each side of the joint appears to be lined with ebony.

Very interesting example, in my opinion. I'd like to see it in hand.

Curl