Yeah, that is a major concern is if the stock was cut for that recoil pad that was put on. The original stock should have a curve to it. If it is straight, then it has been cut.
The original style trojan buttplates can be had through Vintage Gun Grips. You can buy directly from them, or other sources such as midway USA or even Ebay have them too.
If the buttstock has been cut straight, and you can work with the length of pull that it currently has, you can always install a Fox or LC Smith buttplate on there. They are flat and have the same look as the Trojan buttplates.
If the LOP is too short, I would just go with a new recoil pad. A vintage type pad will be good, or the Pachmyer old english pads always look good.
In regards to the checkering, if you are going to touch it up, do it last. After the finish. The Trojan chckering was not fulling pointed up. A 60 degree fine cutter works well for this. And as always, the mullered border is the trickiest part.
Yes, the french polish would be considered correct. But nearly any finish can be used. I have personally been liking the results of Linspeed lately.
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