[Larry Angus]

I am a new member and own a 16 guage Trojan. The gun is in great shape, but my grandfather fitted it with a butt pad and did a very poor job of it. Normally I would not alter such a gun, but the damage was done so I am working some refinishing work. Though I am an amature, I am very experienced with restoring old guns so I have removed the finish from the forend and the stock and steamed out all of the dents and scratches in the wood. I have sanded the stock just enough to remove the "butcher" job that was done on the butt pad (checkering was not touched, but has wear).

Are there replacement butt ends available or should I proceed with a limbsaver or kickease replacement butt pad? I can make these look factory professional. I still use this gun for quail and dove hunting and would like a limbsaver butt pad to tame the kick. I will never sell this gun, it has too much sentimental value. I love the gun and will pass it on to my grandson.

Should I have the checkering restruck and even added to? My goal is to have the gun still have an old shotgun look. It is not my goal to make it look like new and an obvious restoration. The barrells are 90 to 95% and I do not plan to reblue. I was thinking of a case hardened finish for the frame with blued trigger guard.

Again, I am new and apprecieate any and all opinions even if you disagree with what I am doing.

Thanks

Larry