I have a problem - HELP PLEASE

[Pa SxS]

Pictures from Tom Will.

Stock looks like it's original but the cheek checkering is not. Tom, quite often the cheeks are checkered because the stock has split where it mounts to the receiver. Look closely at the checkering for evidence of a wooden plug.

[Chris T.]

Great wood!

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Pictures from Tom Will.

Stock looks like it's original but the cheek checkering is not. Tom, quite often the cheeks are checkered because the stock has split where it mounts to the receiver. Look closely at the checkering for evidence of a wooden plug.

We have also seen the entire cheek as a laminate and checkered over - again, to hide a stock head repair. Look closely for differences in the grain of the wood. stock head as compared to cheek piece. Those cheeks do look a bit exaggerated around the aft edges.

I agree with Chuck, the rest of the stock is original and very nice.

[Bill Murphy]

I'm glad my suggestion got your safety moving and allowed you to test fire your gun. Continue to follow good advice and take your gun to Darlington or Larry DelGrego and Son for further cleaning and checking. If there is a factory part broken or missing, you may be better off at Del Grego's. The cheek checkering on your gun is more attractive than factory cheek checkering (in some viewers' eyes). Great gun, get it fixed.