Definitely bite the bullet and have it restocked. There are some great craftsmen out there, and examples of their work abound. Years ago (c. 1990) we rescued a horribly abused BHE 16 ga. 28" DT PG SFE whose stock had been cut, planed, recut, built up, filed down, and for a final insult had a Morgan adjustable pad installed!
That was the bad news; the good news was that the gun had magnificent engraving, unaltered chokes and chambers, pristine barrels inside and lots of original finish outside, decent case colors left and best of all, everything worked. We went for a total restock and FE restoration, paid the big bucks for correct production era (c. 1919) Circassian walnut blank(s) and insisted on period-correct stock sculpting (no fat Fleur-de-Lis "fingers" or flush cheek panels!). The result was a magnificent restoration of the gun to its former glory, complete with detailed engraved SKBP.
In a more poetic license, it became "A thing of beauty and a joy forever. GO FOR IT!
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