Which method did you choose to arrive at the shortened stock?

I have two genuine BoOFs, but neither has the "correct" stock. One is in a carbine stock (as is the example at Springfield) and the other has the (presumably original) stock chopped 1/8" ahead of the band.

I guess the total forend swap with joint under band is the easiest, though I've also toyed with the idea of various ways to modify an original full-length stock, which assures a perfect match of color, grain, and patina - and the inside feature (omitted cut) is never going to be right no matter how the stock is faked. My butt joint would be under the front band, which preserves the factory tip appearance. Just whacking the stock and doing a "school-gun" filler would look terrible.

As to finishing the wood, I've read a lot of articles but never actually done it. Depending on what you have to start with, staing may be required, followed by oil rubbing, as described elsewhere in this thread.

Are you in the north or south Bay Area - or have I asked that question before?