Cracks!!

[Chad Hefflinger]

First pic is a crack that runs through the wrist, second is on top behind frame.
The odd thing is I have had this gun for probably 15 years or more, not run more than maybe 100 she'll through it, and none in the last 10 years. I'm sure these cracks were there or possibly happened when I last shot it, but not noticeable until I just got it out recently to wipe it down.
Could temp (hot/cold) or humidity have caused these to show up more over the years?
Can these be easily repaired without altering the original stock finish, and who would you recommend I have do the work? I live in NW Ohio, but would not necessarily have an issue shipping if there is someone who is "the guy" to have this kind of work done.

[Chad Hefflinger]

Second pic

[Todd Kaltenbach]

I have used Brian Board with great results. He lives in Missouri.

[George M. Purtill]

My man for serious cracks is a member- Chris Dawes.

[Dave Suponski]

I agree with Mr. Purtill.

[John Campbell]

First, your stock is made of Black Walnut. This stuff does not age well. And continues to dry out and shrink over the years. Thus, virtually all Parkers stocked with this wood will crack eventually with enough use. The cracks you show are not uncommon. But they are serious. You should not shoot the gun until they are professionally repaired.

It is a gamble as to whether the original finish will need replaced in the process.

The best cracked stock fixer in the US is The Stock Doctor. He's in OR.

http://www.thestockdr.com/

[Dave Suponski]

I agree Mr. Rise but you will be waiting a good long while as Dennis is backed up right now.

[edgarspencer]

It is against my principles to ever agree with Dave, and usually George too. However, in this instance, I must compromise my better judgement and agree with both.

[Craig Larter]

Brian Dudley did a beautiful job repairing a couple of small flake cracks for me on a bhe .I just gave him a more challenging project not quite as bad as your gun. I have complete confidence in Brian's ability to handle the repair.

[George M. Purtill]

Brian Dudley did a beautiful job repairing a couple of small flake cracks for me on a bhe .I just gave him a more challenging project not quite as bad as your gun. I have complete confidence in Brian's ability to handle the repair.

We in the PGCA are fortunate to have good resources among our members who also know our passion for and apprehension to entrusting our Parkers.
Whether its screws, barrel restoration or cracks, we have members that we can entrust our prized possessions to.

[Paul Harm]

I have a C grade 1894 Remington that broke in half through the wrist - a clean break. Took it to Brad Bachelder. He said, and I can't remember exactly what he called them, but it was some sort of very small termite that ate through from under the top tang to the trigger plate. He said he had only seen this in guns from the west and I had bought it from a fellow out west. He put it back together and you can't see the repair. I highly recommend him.

[Chad Hefflinger]

Thanks for the recommendations, I had a few names in mind based on other threads I have read and seen on this site and you have confirmed all of them. I am in the process of reaching out to those folks now. Thanks again!

[Mike Franzen]

Chris Dawe - The Canadian Wood Wizard.