Cast off on repro

[Dave Tercek]

Hi, I just purchased a 12g Parker Repro. It has 26" barrels, English grip, and two triggers. The gun has seen very little use. The stock dimensions are 1 1/2 x 2 x 14 1/2 with about 1/4" cast off.
Could these stock dimensions be factory , or has a previous owner bent the stock ?
Thanks, Dave

[Rob Greenside]

Just an observation, but I've seen several reproductions with some cast off, or neutral at best. My own 12 ga. has cast off, and is original. I think it was just the way some were produced. You are lucky if you happened to find one with a little cast for a right hander. Another 20 of mine, is neutral, but handles and fits me fine......Rob

[Joe Bernfeld]

All of the 8 Repros. that I've owned over the years had between 1/8" and 1/4" of cast off.