Let's see your bolt knob checkering - looking for ideas.

[Ku-winda]

As the old saying going goes, "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!" Matt Roberts is currently working on a bespoke rifle for me and I am looking for something cool, and maybe a little bit different for the bolt knob. I saw one on AHF about three or four months ago that I really liked, but can't find anymore - it may have been buried in Good Gun Deals of the Week. It was essentially three panel checkering to about 2/3 - 3/4 way down that bled into something akin to feathers for the remainder. In any case, I am looking for some artistic and unique ideas, and would appreciate any input the forum would care to share. Obviously there is no need to guild the Lily with a Matt Roberts rifle, but looking for a good compliment. Many thanks in advance!

 

[KJE81]

This is how the bolt checkering looks on my incoming custom rifle, not yet delivered so these are taken by the engraver.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Here's an idea. I thought about filling the cavity with black epoxy but decided to try something different. Zebrawood insert.

 

[rookhawk]

As the old saying going goes, "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!" Matt Roberts is currently working on a bespoke rifle for me and I am looking for something cool, and maybe a little bit different for the bolt knob. I saw one on AHF about three or four months ago that I really liked, but can't find anymore - it may have been buried in Good Gun Deals of the Week. It was essentially three panel checkering to about 2/3 - 3/4 way down that bled into something akin to feathers for the remainder. In any case, I am looking for some artistic and unique ideas, and would appreciate any input the forum would care to share. Obviously there is no need to guild the Lily with a Matt Roberts rifle, but looking for a good compliment. Many thanks in advance!

@Wyatt Smith would you mind showing off the bolt knob on your 270? That is a masterpiece.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

It is indeed a lovely job.

 

[Borderer]

I looked at a new Daniel Fraser rifle last week. The Fraser bolt was amazing. Looks very traditional but feels tactical. I understand it was developed for WW1 sniper rifles, which explains it. It is shaped and very carefully chequered to their own design. That would definitely be my starting point.

 

[Ku-winda]

It is indeed a lovely job.
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That is exceptional @Wyatt Smith , thank you for sharing! We've got a leader in the clubhouse boys, but please keep them coming!