Broke my H&H Stock
 

Need to know if this is fixable, and who can do it.
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Brian Board or up in Maine Steve Dalzell.

I know Brian Dudley can do it but he’ll have to say how busy he may or may not be right now.





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I wonder if insurance will cover it?

Call your insurance company…





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That's a shame. Good luck on your repair.

I would use Dennis Smith (The Stock Doctor) Phone (541) 483-2182. He also has a web site.

Thanks Buddy, I got a referral from a friend, retired gunsmith Toby Leeds, and have spoken to Dennis. He sounds like a hell of a good guy.
He said that he might not be able to fix this one, but will take a look.
Worst case, I have a stock blank from Cecil Fredi that I have been sitting on for about 30 years, so if it's appropriate for this gun that's the way we will go.
BTW, I called my insurance agent's office, (State Farm) and they are temporarily down do to some sort of water emergency.

Did you fall with the gun or the gun fall over out of a rack?

I store my guns muzzle down in the safe. This one tipped over out of the safe, and landed on the floor, which is ceramic tile.

Home owners, with a firearms rider.

Todd, is your H&H the gun in the OFF TOPIC forum that Jerry Lewis knocked off the gun rack?

No, this happened last night at home.

You might touch base with Dewey Vicknair in PA. He has repaired cracks like this. Good luck.

State Farm will not cover unless stolen or burned. At least that's what they told me.

Bruce there are to many unknown variables here for that broad approach to apply:
Was it written on a Form 3
Was it written on a Form 5
Was it scheduled:
If scheduled was it on a property or inland marine form
Was breakage coverage selected

And on and on and on. Any ways you get the picture....

Todd,
I've had Dennis restock my B grade Parker and his work is outstanding. You should be completely satisfied. Sorry about the break!

I would contact Holland & Holland directly.

Since its a very nice H&H even if you get it glued back together it will bother you. Get it restocked to your personal dimensions. I know your pain.
https://ibb.co/hLmDPH7. https://ibb.co/QkHNc1V

I have it booked for a restock with Dennis. The insurance company is not going to cover this, as it will be less than my deductible.
I am trying to look at this less as an accident, and more like an upgrade.
I think I need a go fund me account

Given it's an H&H I think I would be investing in a brand new stock, that is custom fit to order......

Also, it would have taken me a couple days to stop crying over that one.....

I recently bought a new Citori CXS white, the forend slipped out of my hands dinging the wood pretty good, I thought that was tough, Browning fixed it on them. Not sure how I'd take this event you suffered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.... :D

Nice to see Browning step up and take care of you. They just got some great advertising. Great for both parties!

Another reason I have a separate gun insurance policy. Only a $500 deductible if this happens to me. Guns and Trophy covers the rest.

Question for the forum members, from a value or resale basis wouldn’t a new stock be much better?

IMO, Only if it was done perfectly by an expert stockmaker to be difficult to discern from the original.





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I finally worked up the nerve to take the locks off and have a look.
It appears that the original stock is repairable, which is good news for me, as money is tight, as well as (at 70 years of age) time left on earth.
The deciding factor was the condition of the wood between the action plates.
I have a friend who is a retired gunsmith, Toby Leeds, who has been quite a help in this time of need.

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Good luck, one beautiful gun.

I thought you had it booked with Dennis for a restock. Did I misread your post?

Yes, it is booked with Dennis. The question now is whether it is a repair, or a restock.

Why not contact Holland & Holland directly?

What’s the value of this shotgun?

Todd, has Dennis quoted you the cost of a new stock? How much if I may ask? I'd rather see you restock it. If not and as I think Dean said, it will always be on your mind when you shoot it. If you decide to restock and are short on money, I'll help you out. Beautiful gun that needs a new whole stock.

Thanks Allen.
I should probably go to PMs on prices, as I don't want to impact other gunsmiths on the site.

I would like to clarify this kinda awkward statement.
There are a wide range of pricing for restocking based on action type, grade, etc.
There are some very very good gunsmith/stockers here, with their own pricing models, and back-logs. Every job is different.
Their prices are their prices whether higher, lower, or the same.
Out of respect for these craftsmen I'd rather not throw numbers around on the Net.

Anyone who asks questions like that is not serious anyway, if they really wanted to know they would ask the craftsman themselves directly.

A couple of members have reached out to me via PM, but so far it has been more to console me over the hit this has been on my meager collection.
There has been some discussion on pricing, but all very subjective regarding work that needs to be done on various projects. All spoken in confidentiality.
We have a very classy brotherhood here. I'm impressed.

Why wouldn’t you contact Holland & Holland directly about this and have them do the work?

Time for an update:
I'm getting old, live on a fixed income, and didn't want to spend the time and money, so opted to fix it myself.
Ordered some hi tech epoxy, (West System) set up a work station in my office, and went for it.
I have a background in auto collision and paint, and wood working, so what the heck.
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Time for an update:
I'm getting old, live on a fixed income, and didn't want to spend the time and money, so opted to fix it myself.
Ordered some hi tech epoxy, (West System) set up a work station in my office, and went for it.
I have a background in auto collision and paint, and wood working, so what the heck.
Here's some pics:
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Looks good from here. Hope it stays together forever.