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Originally Posted by RDGAC

Today I have begun treating the stock, applying wood wax in order to try and give it some additional lustre, as well as protect it from further damage as best possible. Prior to this I applied a layer of lemon oil, which the wood seemed to absorb (or which evaporated) with remarkable speed, and effected some improvement. While doing so, I have begun to wonder about the three curious notches, cut with precision and even spacing, present on the tumbler. Any ideas, while I continue waxing?

Edit: Just observed some corresponding notches on the cock, as well as some very nice file-marks showing exactly where they finished it off. Photo included (for real, this time! ).

Must say I am a little surprised that you are not using raw linseed oil on the stock, especially since you are in the UK which is the home of those beautiful lustrous hand rubbed shotgun and rifle stocks!
Stu