Any thoughts on this stock blank?

[Bob McBride]

So, I found this blank I picked up from AM years ago in the back of the shop and (not being a gun builder of any skill whatsoever) I am confused about the wood. Seems to be Maple to me. Sugar Maple? What do you guys think? It almost looks like Poplar to me.

[Stoner creek]

Ash?

[Jim Kibler]

Yes, ash.

[t.caster]

Ash.
If you don't need it I can give it a new home

[Bob McBride]

thanks guys. of course it was the one wood i dismissed out of hand as looking nothing like. 

Ash.
If you don't need it I can give it a new home

I was going to post it so Ill send you a PM

[Hungry Horse]

 Sharpen up your carving tools, and stock up on antacids. It’s beautiful wood, but I’ve carved stone that is whole lot easier. Good Luck.

Hungry Horse

[AMartin]

Yeah Buddy .. that is Curly Ash ..
Good snag Tom... I'm hoping to fine some more planks of the stuff ..

[Daryl]

Yeah, first thought was red oak, but for sure, ash. Similar  charateristics. Made good bows of each.

[smallpatch]

I love sugar maple, but a good piece of ash will surely turn my head.
Way to go Al, Let a nice one get away.

[mikeyfirelock]

Hmm..looks to me like that would make a very interesting, and very handsome rifle.
How would one go about staining it…..What stain would be appropriate ? A light stain?? Or something to darken it ?
…….an inquiring ( but small) mind wants to know .
mikeyfirelock

[smallpatch]

Ash can be very attractive!

[t.caster]

I love working with ash and I love the look of the grain when finished! Not sure what it will be yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

[BarryE]

Allen M     I have a guy…….

[BarryE]

Allen M.