stock repair

Kirk Pfeffer · 01-07-2011, 02:00 PM

First off, thanks to everyone that responded to my questions regarding my 1907 12Ga VH. I've decided to follow the advice given and get the gun serviceable without spending a ton of $$. Also this site is fantastic with the info available. For instance, color case hardening is risky and rust bluing can be done but can be hard to get looking right. I also saw one smith that looked to do great work but when you start getting into the several thousand dollar range, it gets past the value of what isn't a rare gun. Oh well.

Anyway, this gun has a crack at the wrist and it was suggested to get it repaired. Wondering if someone could suggest a person to do this? If it was someone around Omaha, NE, that would be great.

Another thought also occurred to me as something I might try. Several years ago I visited a place called Macon Gunstock in Warsau, MO. Anyone ever done business with them? I was impressed with their facility and from their website, I can pick up a stock for a little over $100. Granted, it still needs fit and finish but I do some woodworking so I might give it a go. your thoughts on this would be welcome.
Kirk

Pa SxS · 01-07-2011, 04:53 PM

Kirk,

I can recommend Clint Meier http://www.cgm-gunstockcheckering.com/frame.htm for stock repair and checkering. Very nice guy with very reasonable rates and turn around time.

For a new stock, many on this site and the Double Gun Forum recommend Donnie Gemes at Show Me Gunstocks. I don't have a link to their web site but you can google and find their info. Here are some comments.

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/...567&PHPSESSID=

Both are located in Missouri

Kirk Pfeffer · 01-10-2011, 09:35 AM

Chuck,
Thanks for the pointers. I'll call Show Me and see what they have to offer. I was looking at Clint's website and he does some amazing work. I'll also be getting in touch with him.
Again, thanks for your help.
Kirk

Ed Blake · 01-13-2011, 09:19 AM

Call Al Edge in Caroline County. That's just south of you on 95. He fixed a DH for me a few years back. Did a great job.
804-448-1119

Kirk Pfeffer · 01-14-2011, 12:12 AM

Hey Ed,
Al really did a great job on the repair. That is one nice looking stock. I did a phone search and see that he's in Virginia. Not exactly south of Omaha Nebraska but not a big deal. Does he happen to have a website?
thanks for your response.
Kirk

Ed Blake · 01-14-2011, 08:22 AM

Sorry. For some reason I thought you were in Northern Va. Google him. He has a webpage, but no website, per se.

Kirk Pfeffer · 01-15-2011, 11:50 AM

I've been doing some searching around for where I could get a replacement stock. So far from the forum I've come up with Show Me and Wenig. I also found a Macon Gunstock. Funny thing is that they are all located in Warsau, MO. They all say around 85 to 90% of the in-letting is done. Prices between the low and high vary by around 100%. Price isn't the biggest issue as I know you get what you pay for. One of the firms said that if I sent them my stock they would make a duplicate from it for no additional charge. Do you think there's a benefit in this option? Any thoughts as to how to proceed?

I appreciate your help on this.

Kirk

Bob Jurewicz · 01-16-2011, 01:27 PM

85-90% laves a lot of fitting!!!!
Bob Jurewicz

Bill Murphy · 01-16-2011, 04:12 PM

The Macon stocks I have seen on ebay (I think) might as well be blanks. They are nowhere near ready for an amateur to finish up. As I recall, Fajen and Bishop would sell you a 90% or 95% inletted stock for a certain amount, but, for a few dollars more, would fit it to your gun.

Bill Murphy · 02-16-2011, 06:22 PM

Dave Wolf in Waco can fix your broken stock but I don't know his price scale. He is one of the best in the business for fixing breaks and cracks.