S&W .32 CF SA Factory Case

[bcowern]

Was reading the section in the Smith & Wesson 5th addition about the 320 revolving rifle. It mentions the butt stock was made from Circassian Walnut. The 320 Revolving rifle was made from 1879 - 1887, the 32 S&W case was made about the same time. Here is a picture of a revolving rifle stock and a 32 S&W case side by side.

The colour looks the same, but the grain structure does not. The case looks like mahogany to me.

Regards,
bcowern