Proper checkering and butt on GHE straight stock

[Levlgreen]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Rather than spend thousand$ on replacing the stock I would simply have the borders of the checkering mullered and have some of those screws professionally replaced.
It could have had either a DHBP or a checkered butt by request. A PGCA research letter might address the butt treatment if something other than a DHBP was requested.


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Dean I considered that option but I really dislike the replacement stock grain. I will have the screws replaced while it's in for the stock work. I appreciate your help.

[James L. Martin]

Here's the buttplate from a 1910 GH 16ga Damascus