Couple final pictures in marginally better lighting:
Hard maple base and magazine with Padauk trim:
Similar with breadboard walnut ends. This is the one I am keeping, not because it is my favorite combination, but because this is the best mortise and tenon job I've probably ever done.
My favorite color combination - Walnut base with Spalted Tamarind inlay. I am making a jewelry box for my wife in this combination, and I may try to make a couple small ammo boxes as well.
And all of them together before I split up the litter:
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