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Unread 08-02-2019, 11:47 AM   #1
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Default A question about a crack in a stock on CHE

I recently purchased a 1904 16 gauge CHE. It appears to be, at least to my eyes in original condition. It shows signs of a long life afield. There are very little case colors left. All of its characteristics match the Parker research letter. There is a small crack on the right hand side, near the receiver. The crack appears to originate at the small pin at the bottom of the receiver, closest to the trigger where the stock meets the metal work. The crack is less than 1 inch long. To me it is minor. I’m planning a Montana grouse hunting trip September 1. My question is. Should I leave this gun in the safe and not shoot it? Or have it repaired or the entire stock replaced. All opinions are solicited. Photos hopefully below.
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Unread 08-02-2019, 12:03 PM   #2
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It has been repaired once and not done well.

Replacing the stock on a C would be easily a $4000 job to do properly with correct checking, skeleton butt and high quality European walnut. It would likely take at least a year and the result may not be as good as what you have. In my opinion, replacement would be completely unwarranted.

I would shoot it this fall and then send it to Dennis Smith, the Stock Doctor in Oregon .

I usually hunt Eastern Montana for sharptails in September. We will see about this year , I am concerned about low bird numbers.
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Are you absolutely sure it's a crack? It almost appears to be a drag mark that starts at the pin and has gouged the wood a bit. If it is indeed cracked, I'd have it looked after by a competent wood man and use it as the Parker Bros. intended.
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I don't see a crack or a previous repair. Shoot it!

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The gap superiorly and the difference in the wood finish do suggest some previous repair as Bruce suggested. The usual Parker head-of-the-stock crack in down the middle



The Stock Doctor would explain that little cracks are much easier to repair than big cracks, and I would have the stock examined before use.

BTW: what is the chamber length?
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Patrick, I am looking at a half circle of what looks like filler in there with a gouge or crack in it. What do you think? I realize it’s not like having the gun in hand .
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Enlarging the pic I see what looks like a crack at the top pin also. I would get the stock removed and take a look inside. Not a difficult repair and I would feel better when I pulled the trigger. Just my opinion.
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Patrick, I am looking at a half circle of what looks like filler in there with a gouge or crack in it. What do you think? I realize it’s not like having the gun in hand .

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The OP referred to a crack located at the bottom pin on the frame. This looks like a gouge or deep scratch to me. The semi-circle just looks like a blemish in the finish. Looking at a picture is always subjective. I don't see anything that would stop me from shooting this gun or buying this gun. Just my opinion.

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The OP referred to a crack located at the bottom pin on the frame. This looks like a gouge or deep scratch to me. The semi-circle just looks like a blemish in the finish. Looking at a picture is always subjective. I don't see anything that would stop me from shooting this gun or buying this gun. Just my opinion.

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If you look closely at the lower mark in red that Patrick indicates the line/scratch continues on to the receiver at the sear pin location, looks more like a deep scratch to me. The upper one is a toss up, could be a small crack or scratch. Nice gun.
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I think you fellows are correct. Probably just shoot it.

I like these C’s. I am fortunate to have them from 10 to 20.
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