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Originally Posted by Lawrence Forrester
Serial number 155009, thanks for the input.
If I put a proper stock on her would that help the value and shooting experience?
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Lawrence, you are asking two (potentially) conflicting questions. Have you shot the gun, and if so, does the stock fit you? If the stock fits and you are hitting consistently -- that's a pretty good shooting experience to many. If you are wanting to be more of a purist (assuming the butt stock is not original as many have speculated), then maybe the addition of a replacement stock would be in order. As to whether adding an original style stock would help the value, probably some, but maybe not to the degree of the cost of the replacement and what you might have in the gun already -- if getting your money back out of the gun is important to you.
Your own personal outlook and desires should be a good starting point as to what to do regarding the stock once you find out more about its origin. I would suggest that if you do get a replacement stock, keep the one the came with the gun...it's part of the history of the gun.
To add to the other comments: Consider getting a letter. A research letter can really add to your enjoyment and understanding of the gun, another part of the "shooting experience."