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James,
Beautiful work!
I wonder about the way the wood is taken down on the left side of the bolt. I have seen this on other rifles as well but have wondered if it is purposeful. Looks like the wood in front of the bolt release is really thin (maybe fragile) when shaped this way.
Not a critique, your woodwork is obviously beyond reproach, just wondering if this is a trademark of yours or others'.

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Thanks
The action is detailed like a G33/40 so the wood line has to drop down on the left side. The bevel like an ejection port was at the request of the client. That little piece of wood in front of the bolt stop survived through the stocking process. Pretty easy to break off when the metal work isn't in the stock. When the rifle is assembled it is fairly well protected. Most custom Mausers with the thumb slot have this same little fin of wood and they seem to stay put.

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James Anderson ~ gunmaker

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