Actually that’s not wood but a USGI fiberglass stock. All parts are US Government Issue from about 1960, including the fiberglass stock. Other than the Smith Ent. muzzle brake (which is being made for US Coast Guard M14's) and barrel what you see above is how it was intended to be issued as the main US Battle Rifle. Of course JFK and crew changed history by going with the "modern" M16. The argument about this decision continues to this day. The M14 has found a new life in the Sand Box for their long range and one shot stopping power.
If you really want one, don’t delay. Good quality real USGI Parts are becoming very rare and more expensive each day.
I felt the same about wood as you, if its not black then I was not interested. The M14 changed my mind. It just looks better with wood so I have on order a original Walnut stock that I will use for show but if the SHTF the fiberglass stock is going back on.
According to the experts synthetic stocks are much stronger, uniform in density and stress-free - not subject to season cracking or warping, waterproof, etc.
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