My first custom stock

I'm with Steve, that's maple, not walnut. And the stain looks like aqua Fortis to me, as @austin870 mentioned. I build flintlocks here and there, and it's a common and effective staining method. And very good looking too. 

You'll never see this since you blocked me, but that's a nice looking stock there Mike, I hope you shoot that one.

Make sure and post what Paul says it's made of. The collective would like to know, for sake of accuracy. 

Oh I like Espresso and Cappuccino Absolutely gorgeous stock, nice touch with inlays. Work of art. Looks comfortable.
If you ever get tired of it I’d stand in line. Crow 

So I had a "chat" with the maker Paul, he says it is curly maple and he used 2 different color stains on it. He made the stock for himself along with a twin that is much lighter in color. He say his stocks are almost all named, mine is called Espresso with the twin is named Cappuccino.

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Thank you for the update. It is a very nice stain job when most people think maple is walnut.

I actually own cappuccino.

mike

Easily done with finishing procedures today, especially when seller misinformed you.
I’m still standing in line. Crow 

Beautiful stock!