I wasn't planning on snagging this little 1899, it's been up at the local gunshop for a while. It's a 1899H in .30-30 and I couldn't help but notice how much lighter it is than my 1894 Winchester. It was made in 1924 according to the serial number. I got it cheap because a previous owner got creative on the checkering with the forearm, and the buttstock has had some repair work. The rest of the gun is fine, no extra holes drilled in, the sights are correct and it has a really nice bore. So I've decided to make this a winter project to try and find some correct wood for it. The checkering on the forearm is really deep, too deep to sand it down and have anything left. Now I have to try and find the forearm and buttstock for it. I hope to get it to the range next week. Anyone know a good place to look for a forearm/buttstock.