I have a DHE 20 where the stock has had a dowel put through it. The cheeks are checkered and the repair is almost invisible, another is a 16ga VHE skeet where the repair (I assume it's a repair) has been covered with a diamond shaped inlay of wood which is a different type than the stock. I have used both guns for years and have had no trouble with them.
If your looking for a gun to use ask the seller to remove the stock for inspection or allow you to have a knowledgeable gunsmith do it then evaluate the head of the stock. Don't discard the gun because of what might have been a simple and sound repair.
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