replacement stock

[Harry Schlott]

Hello everyone, I just picked up a VH from 1910 . The stock has seen some hard times. It looks like there is an old fix to a crack. I was wondering what would a replacement stock run, cost wise. Trying to figure if it would be worth replacing it or see if the stock could be salvaged.
Thanks in advance,
Harry

[Brian Dudley]

A proper restock will cost more than the value of the gun.

[Harry Schlott]

Thanks Brian,

[Steven Groh]

A proper restock will cost more than the value of the gun.

Yes, but isn't that frequently the case?

If a gun speaks to you, and you can afford to pay for a restock, then why not?

For what I see, damned few low grade Parkers will ever be true collectors items (unless they are small gauge guns in excellent original condition).

For me, I only want guns I love to shoot in my safe, and a well-stocked gun that fits certainly is a pleasure!

[Brian Dudley]

I was addressing the question that the OP asked about it being “worth” restocking.

Of course if someone wants something restocked, they should do it.

[edgarspencer]

I was addressing the question that the OP asked about it being “worth” restocking.

Of course if someone wants something restocked, they should do it.

All he said was it was an 1910 VH. Perhaps it's an old VH 28.

[Harry Schlott]

I wish it was Edgar. It's a 12 ga with 30" barrels.
Thanks to all for the input.

[edgarspencer]

I wish it was Edgar. It's a 12 ga with 30" barrels.
Thanks to all for the input.

One can dream.
Keep an eye out on Ebay, as stocks show up regularly. They may not be the greatest, but they might be better than yours. I bought a G grade from a member minus a stock, but it was a 32" gun. Not a week later a Monte Carlo Grade 2 stock showed up, and it fit very well.

[allen newell]

$3k to restock likely

[Bill Murphy]

Waiting for further comments.

[Kevin McCormack]

Waiting for further comments.

What for?

[Bill Murphy]

Is $3000 a good price for a good restock? I thought maybe someone would comment on the $3000 figure.

[David Safris]

I'll throw out 2cents. My experience is that $3k would be low - by quite a bit. I had a recent quote from Turnbull for a V grade - I hope it isnt bad form to share? Seems it would save them time in the future if people knew the ball park before contacting them.

"BUTTSTOCK
New butt stock, capped pistol-grip, Field grade Amer. walnut with repro spurred Parker hard rubber buttplate fitted, with german silver shield inletted in belly of stock. hand-rubbed Oil finish - $4,250.00.

Keep in mind that is the stock. you wanted a new forend to match i would think.

Turn new splinter forend. Field-grade American Walnut, properly fit to forend iron & barrels, with latch & tip fitted as original. Hand-rubbed oil finish. $1,800.00

I would guess at D grade at same vendor would be appreciably more as the wood blank would be more labor difference between working a V and D.

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Second data point from a one person shop that is well known and recommended for stock replacement: This was for a D grade gun.

Wood = $600-1500
Labor = $4,700
Skeleton butt plate =$ 900 or silvers pad /install= $350


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I decided to re stock a D grade I have and am in the waiting game on that one. The V grade - I am going to keep as is and just appreciate it for what it is - and I bought a very original nice V grade from Josh L with the unused re stock budget. I guess what you have to decide is if you want a $6500 re-stocked V grade. Or a very nice original well documented V grade for the same price. No wrong answer.

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Your results may vary if you inquire around - everyone with any reputation for it was either not taking work - or very busy - ie. 6 months to start or more and up to a year to finish.

Need some people on here to buy their sons / daughters wood replicators and a work bench. The path to be an expert in 2035 starts today.


-David

[David Safris]

Something to consider - One thing about doing a re stock - is it will be your gun. They take measurements, talk to you about use , etc. You pick from a selection of wood blanks and make it look exactly to your taste. So, there is value in the re stock vs buying a gun that isnt quite the right length, drop , wood, look etc. An important consideration that doesnt show up in just the 'how much $' discussion is how much do you value having exactly what you want. Fitted suit VS off the rack. The price is different. but so is the product and outcome..

[Brian Dudley]

You must remember that Turnbulls shop is also very top of the market price wise. By about 50%

[Harry Schlott]

One can dream.
Keep an eye out on Ebay, as stocks show up regularly. They may not be the greatest, but they might be better than yours. I bought a G grade from a member minus a stock, but it was a 32" gun. Not a week later a Monte Carlo Grade 2 stock showed up, and it fit very well.

I have been watching Ebay, funny you said it, and I found a stock from a vh with serial number very close to the one I have. But it too is a repaired stock.
So I'm not sure if I will be trading one repair for another.

[edgarspencer]

Trying to figure if it would be worth replacing it or see if the stock could be salvaged.
Thanks in advance,
Harry

Can you post a picture of the repaired crack? Brian, or others may be able to comment on whether the crack can be disguised.

[Harry Schlott]

I failed to mention that I just purchased this parker from gunbroker. I will post pictures as soon I have it in my hands. which should be this week.
Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated

[David Safris]

Considering Harry S might have the same question when his gun arrives.. Is there a list of group approved list of stock makers that will do a V grade for 3k with appropriate wood, checkering, and quality.

[Harry Schlott]

Here are some pictures of the old stock repair.

[Jeff langbehn]

Send that gun to mark Larson and let him work his magic… he can make it look like new for probably less than $1000.00 and enjoy it

[David C Porter]

That stock is too far gone & it's not worth putting any money into. Several cracks, lots of wood screws covered with wood filler or dowels. Either use it as is, or sell it for what ever you can get out of it and use the money you were going to spend on this stock, or restocking and buy a nice original Parker in good condition. You'll be far better off & less money spent.

[Harry Schlott]

Thanks Dave for your input.