Well after much thought and input from this group, I am going to repair the original stock. As noted, I think it will be much stronger then and since I am only the "current keeper" of a very special gun; I don't want to make choices for someone else down the road.
So, I'm packing it up now and shipping it off tomorrow for who knows how long. In the end, I think I picked up all the pieces and hopefully it can be repaired better than new.
Thanks again for all the advice here in...I'm off to find a quiet spot and a glass (or three) of Jameson Irish Whiskey with just a dollop of water!!
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