Broken Stock

[Edwin (Gordon) Maner]

This morning while hunting, a bird dog running at full tilt smacked into the stock of my 20 ga parker reproduction knocking it from my hands. The gun hit the ground and the stock broke along a clean diagonal line following the grain from the safety to the middle of the checkering on the english stock. Can any one offer names of gunsmiths who can repair or replace. I live in Gerogia so southeast preferable but not required.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Post a picture so we can learn.
Also it might help who we direct you to.

[BRDHNTR]

Contact Brad Bachelder @ Bachelder Master Gunmakers in Grand Rapids, MI. Brad is a member of this forum and you can google him tro get his contact. There are others on the Forum as well, B. Dudley, etc.

[edgarspencer]

Chris Dawe is a magician.

[Richard Skeuse]

Hi Fellows I have used Dave Wolf out of Waco Tx phone is 254-662-6431 or 254 744-9973. I have sent a lot of folks to him and if he can fix it he will and if he can't he will tell you he can't and send it back. I have used him on my presonal gun that the same thing happen to except I went down with the gun. Good luck!

[esetter - Gerry Addison]

I have to second what Richard has said. I've used Dave Wolf for a number of repairs and refinish and I can't imagine anyone doing a better job. I dropped my 28GA Repro and broke it into two pieces at the wrist and you really had to look hard to find the repair after he was done and it was strong as ever. Plus, he has a super fast turn around. Very nice man to deal with. Not cheap, but you certainly get what you pay for with him. Most repairs are invisible when he finishes with them especially if it is with the grain.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Chris Dawe is a magician.

Based on what I have seen. I second that, even if it was Schmeggar who said it.

[Edwin (Gordon) Maner]

As any of you may imagine this made me sick!
Does anyone have an opinion about whether this can be repaired? Also looking for names and contact of those who may be able to repair or replace.
See attached photos.

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[esetter - Gerry Addison]

This should be easier to repair than mine as mine was 90 degrees to the grain of the wood. Yours runs mostly with the grain so you have good gluing surfaces to work with. Give Dave Wolf a call and talk with him. Tell him I told you to call and he will certainly tell you if it can be repaired. Can't recommend him highly enough.

[Edwin (Gordon) Maner]

Thank you all who have responded so quickly - I truly appreciate all the help and advice. I'm brand new to this forum and am touched by the knowledge and care you have shared about this situation. I will follow up on your leads.