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EASTERN MAPLE
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) is often referred to as soft maple, but this is only a relative description. When dry, red maple weighs approximately the same as American Black Walnut (38 lbs. per cubic foot).
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) is commonly called hard or rock maple. When dry, sugar maple weighs 44 lbs. per cubic foot. This is the wood of which bowling pins are made.
Both red and sugar make extremely fine rifles. The builder who is planning to execute fine checkering or detailed raised carving will usually prefer the sugar maple. If contrast of the figure or stripe is of primary importance, then the builder would be well advised to use Red Maple.
Wild Black Cherry (Prunos Serotina) ages to a deep red. Our figured cherry has a distinctive "rope" or "braided" figure and is extremely rare. Seldom does it curl like maple. Black cherry is highly stable and was used for long construction levels before aluminum. Western Pennsylvania cherry is considered the best furniture grade cherry in the world.
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) is an oak look alike. It makes an extremely durable rifle stock, as it is
strong, resilient and moderately heavy. Traditional uses for white ash are baseball bats, tennis rackets and snow shoes. Curly ash is very rare. Often the curl is
similar to that of maple, however the curls intersect perpendicularly with coarse growth ring grain structure, creating a pleasing checkered pattern. Ash is very appropriate for Southern Mountain rifles and "working rifles" in general.
BLANKS - Blanks are kiln dried to 6-8% humidity and are stored in a controlled atmosphere where they stabilize at 10-12% humidity. The Blanks for each gun type are rough bandsawed from patterns which will make all but the most radical styles of stock configuration. Blanks are surface planed on both sides and are an actual 2-3/8" - 2-1/2" thickness. Full stock Pennsylvania Long Rifle Blanks will accept a minimum 42" barrel. Extra long Blanks are available at extra cost. 2-3/4" - 3" thick blanks are available at 20% over regular blank prices. Excessive loss during drying is responsible for a portion of the increase in price for the thicker blanks.
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| The following is a brief outline of Tiger-Hunts grading method for curly maple rifle stock quality wood. Grading curly maple is highly subjective but necessary, and although different users may prefer different characteristics in their wood, there is enough of a concurrence on what is desirable to lend itself to the following grading system. | |
| Exhibition | Fancy grade, strong figure. |
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| AAA+ | The figure has a constant pattern throughout the piece. |
| AA+ | The figure is constant in its pattern throughout the piece, and may be preferred by those who like a slightly wider curl. |
| A+ | Curl will be evident throughout piece, but may not hold constant pattern. |
| A | Piece will have figure but may not hold constant pattern. There will usually be slight areas of openness devoid of curl. |
| B | Lightly figured. Usually an interesting piece. |
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AA+ thru A are very appropriate for pre-revolutionary war long rifles. Occasionally available are pieces which defy grading and are without question superior to AAA+. Prices on these "Presentation" pieces begin at approximately 50% above AAA+ prices. Drop us a line if you are interested in such a piece. Be advised however, that it may not be readily available. | |
A IROQUOIS - 2-1/2" Ball - 23" Length | 
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B HURON - Kick back grip - 2-3/4" Ball - 23" Length | 
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C IROQUOIS - "Wolverine" Head Club - 2-3/4" Ball - 20" Length | 
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D IROQUOIS - Braddock's Field Club - F+I War - 3-3/4" Ball - 18" Length | 
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"95%" Complete. Available in Styles shown above in curly Maple, black Cherry, and black walnut. Each club is carved from a single solid blank.
| Paintable Grade | Walnut, Cherry and Good Figure Maple | |
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| A, B, C - $35.00 | A, B - $55.00 | |
| D - $45.00 | C, D - $65.00 |
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| Full Stock - Pennsylvania Long Rifle | ||||
| Stock No. | Grade | Red Maple | Sugar Maple | |
| PLR | Ex. | $145.00 to $200.00 | $165.00 to $250.00 | |
| PLR | AAA+ | $120.00 | $140.00 | |
| PLR | AA+ | $105.00 | $120.00 | |
| PLR | A+ | $90.00 | $100.00 | |
| PLR | A | $75.00 | $85.00 | |
| PLR | B | $65.00 | $80.00 | |
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| Half Stock - Pennsylvania Rifle or Hawken | ||||
| Stock No. | Grade | Red Maple | Sugar Maple | |
| HR | Ex. | $90.00 to $115.00 | $70.00 to $135.00 | |
| HR | AAA+ | $75.00 | $90.00 | |
| HR | AA+ | $65.00 | $80.00 | |
| HR | A+ | $55.00 | $70.00 | |
| HR | A | $45.00 | $55.00 | |
| HR | B | $40.00 | $45.00 | |
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| Modern Custom Rifle Stock | ||||
| Stock No. | Grade | Red Maple | Sugar Maple | |
| MCR | Ex. | $90.00 to $115.00 | $110.00 to $135.00 | |
| MCR | AAA+ | $75.00 | $90.00 | |
| MCR | AA+ | $65.00 | $80.00 | |
| MCR | A+ | $55.00 | $70.00 | |
| MCR | A | $45.00 | $55.00 | |
| MCR | B | $40.00 | $45.00 | |
| Custom rifle stock blank is tapered cut 7" - 3" X 33", this blank fits most custom rifles of the Model 70 type. | ||||
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| Shotgun Butt Stocks and Forearm | ||||
| Stock No. | Grade | Red Maple | Sugar Maple | |
| SBF | Ex. | $50.00 to $70.00 | $60.00 to $85.00 | |
| SBF | AAA+ | $40.00 | $48.00 | |
| SBF | AA+ | $33.00 | $40.00 | |
| SBF | A+ | $27.00 | $34.00 | |
| SBF | A | $20.00 | $27.00 | |
| SBF | B | $16.00 | $20.00 | |
| Shotgun butt stocks are cut 8" X 16-1/2" and forearms 3" X 14". Butts and forearms are cut to match figure. | ||||
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| Double Barrel Flintlock Shotgun | ||||
| Stock No. | Grade | Red Maple | Sugar Maple | |
| DBS | Ex. | $90.00 to $115.00 | $110.00 to $135.00 | |
| DBS | AAA+ | $75.00 | $90.00 | |
| DBS | AA+ | $65.00 | $80.00 | |
| DBS | A+ | $55.00 | $70.00 | |
| DBS | A | $45.00 | $55.00 | |
| DBS | B | $35.00 | $40.00 | |
| Double Barrel Flintlock Blanks are minimum 3" thick and are cut with enough wood for pistol grip wrist. | ||||
| Kentucky/Pennsylvania Pistol | ||||
| Full Stock - to a 12" barrel | Half Stock | |||
| FPB Exhibition | $30.00 | HPB Presentation | $25.00 | |
| FPB AAA+ | $23.00 | HPB AAA+ | $15.00 | |
| FPB AA+ | $16.00 | HPB AA+ | $10.00 | |
| Preshaped Eastern Indian Ball Clubs | ||||
| Paintable Grade | $35.00 | Cherry, Walnut | $55.00 | |
| Moderate Figure | $45.00 | Well Figured Maple | $55.00 | |
| Curly Black Cherry | American Black Walnut | |||
| Blank Type | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Good Color - No Figure |
| PLR | $120.00 | $140.00 | $165.00 | $100.00 |
| HR | $85 | $100.00 | $125.00 | $60.00 |
| MCR | $85 | $100.00 | $125.00 | $60.00 |
| SBF | $45 | $55.00 | $70.00 | $40.00 |
| DBS | $85 | $100.00 | $125.00 | $60.00 |
| FPB | $13 | $18.00 | $25.00 | $15.00 |
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