16 Gauge VH Butt Plate - Help!

[Donald Hopson]

I recently broke the butt plate on my Parker. I ordered a reproduction from N.C. Ordnance but it was too long and I am not having any luck finding one that is the correct dimensions.

The gun is a 16 Gauge VH, size 1 Frame made in 1908. The best I can measure the dimensions of the butt plate needed are 4-7/8" X 1-23/32". The butt plate has the spur and has a number 1 stamped underneath. All of the number 1 butt plates I have found are too large. I am fairly confident that the butt plate I broke is the original and the stock has not been modified.

I would appreciate any information on where I might be able to get a dogs head butt plate that would fit.

Thanks!

[B. Dudley]

It is the number 1 sized plate that you need.

Any plate that you get will need fitting. And a little too big is of course better than too small.

I have the highest quality reproductions of plates available in stock if you wanted to purchase one.

[Donald Hopson]

The number 1 plate I ordered from N.C Ordnance would have to be sanded down to the checkering to make fit. Is sanding how you make fit?
Thanks.

[B. Dudley]

There should still be a border left around the checkering. That is providing the butt on your gun was not altered at all.