Lets talk aesthetics in restocking

[Researcher]

Bet this could have been a nice BE-grade Remington 16-gauge.

[fullchoke16]

Most of the older gun stocks have a certain flow to them that we have been accustomed to and for what ever reason we find them attractive. Something like this is sort of like making an old Ford into a hot rod, it ain't for everybody but it does require a certain amount of artistry. Just doing the stock and not the fore end is like building 1/2 of a hot rod or chopper. Each of us has different preferences as to what looks good to our eye. I have always thought that the early Winchester model 12 stocks were oddly shaped. Likewise, the famous Model 21 canoe paddle stocks.
On this Remington stock, it appears that some thought was given to the wrist/grip location and angle. I wonder what it feels like in the hand even if it does look odd. The finish looks well done although the checkering could be a bit better. I'd have a hard time talking myself into this on an old Remington.