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Dave Suponski 01-19-2012 06:33 PM

I agree with Edgar. I would look foe an original straight grip bow(they are out there) and keep the original stock and bow together.

Pete Lester 01-19-2012 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Suponski (Post 60455)
I agree with Edgar. I would look foe an original straight grip bow(they are out there) and keep the original stock and bow together.

Dave when read his post I took it the original stock is gone and it's not coming home. To me it then comes down to the decision of; replacement from Galazan, guard from another gun, or fabricate the original. I would not modify the original if the guns original stock still exists.

WilliamGuest 01-19-2012 06:49 PM

that is correct J.B., The original stock is long gone..I purchased the gun without it...it came in an inletted blank..

Dave Suponski 01-19-2012 07:09 PM

Sorry, My mistake. That changes everything. But I would still search for an original Parker guard bow though. Post a WTB here ya never know what will turn up.

Gerry Addison 01-19-2012 07:53 PM

Bachelder in Grand Rapids Michigan can turn a pistol grip tang into a long straight grip tang. Nice people to work with as well.

Brian Dudley 01-19-2012 07:55 PM

Just buy the Galazan guard. For the money, you can't go wrong.

And put whatever grip on it that you like best if you are going to have it done. Some people will only buy straight grip guns and visa versa. So you make make your gun more valuable to the right person.

WilliamGuest 01-21-2012 08:14 PM

Yeah, I'll probably pick one up anyway...At least if I don't end up using it, I'll have an extra on hand...And yes, I'm leaning towards a straight grip..

Chuck Heald 01-22-2012 03:23 PM

The problem with welding an extension to the short tang is that the weld will show when charcoal blued in the original finish. So most smiths just rust blue welded trigger guards to prevent it from showing.

I'd buy the Galazan TG engrave it and bright charcoal blue as original. I'd also straighten the upper tang of the frame and possibly raise it along with the rear of the lower tang. This will make the lower line of the stock higher allowing for a normal tallness of the buttplate when you raise the comb to modern dimensions.

I'd not worry about loosing value due to the stock not being a pistol. The value of a restored VH will be based on the craftsmanship and appearance IMO. "Appearance" of authenticity seems to be the biggest aid in resoration value of low grade guns, rather than full custom features. I think higher figured wood is almost expected, but not too high. Original checker patterns are a safe bet, but a higher factory grade pattern seems to have acceptance. Shootable dimensions are a must on a non-collectable, IMO.

WilliamGuest 01-22-2012 07:41 PM

Sounds like some good advice there...And possibly some of which I may adhere to. Thanks again.

WG

Rich Anderson 01-22-2012 07:42 PM

I have done it both ways. First it's your gun and if your going to have it restocked anyway do it how YOU want it and the Hell with the future "value". It will have more value to you and thats what it's about now.

I restocked a CHE 20 and used the original trigger guard and had it lengthened. Goffery Gornet (? spelling) engraved it and you can't tell it's not original. I'm doing a custom VH 20 the way I want it done and bought the trigger guard from Galazan. For the cost it's a better way to go IMHO and I have the original trigger guard but I suspect that some day someone will need one and I'll sell it as I have no need of it or the stock and forarm. To keep the spare parts for originality is moot as the gun isn't original any more. IF I ever sell either one of these guns do you really think the original furniture and metal will add any value? The stock from the CHE is already gone.

It's your gun stock it how you want to. A straight grip and the Galazan trigger guard gets my $2 worth what with inflation and all.


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