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I grew up shooting a circa 1900 20 ga on a 28 frame - with a 2 inch stock extension, it fit well and is still the fastest shotgun ever for me.
My wife gave me a Repro 12 for Christmas and the comb was too high, so I took it to a Mississippi gun shop and had it bent to suit. They used hot oil and a jig. Then they refinished the area finish to match the rest of stock. This fixed the problem for good. And it fits me like a 12 ga glove. I later bought a new Repro 20 and it fit from the get go: still does. ? PS I am taking it to Hidden Lakes preserve tomorrow to shoot birds with some buddies.
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03-16-2019, 04:36 AM | #34 | ||||||
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Matt, you have a fairly rare Repro as it's a 12 ga with double triggers, a BTFA and a long length of pull, not a real common combination. I would prefer your stock over some of the other repros as quite a few of the guns with lots of figure didn't have the proper grain going threw the wrist and would break at that point. You've got yourself a keeper!
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03-16-2019, 08:13 AM | #35 | ||||||
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Thanks opening day.it was my thoughts as well. Don't know enough about parkers yet, nice to have someone else's positive input.
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03-16-2019, 03:31 PM | #36 | ||||||
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Hi folks. I was able to import 3 pix today to my album here in the forum.got stuck there. I can open up in the album.. can't get them into this reply..sorry for no pix yet. Matt k
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03-16-2019, 05:12 PM | #37 | ||||||
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To learn how to upload pictures here, see the two video's at the bottom of the FAQ page (link found on the left side of the parker guns.org main page).
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Best I can get.
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03-18-2019, 10:46 AM | #39 | ||||||
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my thanks to all who helped me muddle thru the photo process. matt k .
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06-18-2019, 07:12 AM | #40 | ||||||
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Just sort of ran into this thread. Regarding bending Repros (or any other guns), Black or Claro Walnut doesn't normally bend well at all. Quartersawn wood bends best if one is looking at lowering the DAH/DAC. I was at the NE SXS and watched Dan Rossiter bend two stocks from guns that were given to him during the show. He took the guns home and bent the stocks and returned them to the owners the next morning. He has a rather nice set up at the shop that involves, various jigs and heat lamps. He doesn't even attempt the bend until the temp hits specific number at the wrist and then literally he bends the stock to the required position by hand and then clamps it in the various jigs at the required position/dimension the customer needs and lets it cool overnight to set the bend.
Above said, there are occasions where the heat is applied and the perfect temp is achieved and the stock just won't move. Its a rather imperfect science. PS. I have seen him bend several stocks over the years. English Gripped stocks made with the various European type walnut can sometimes bend like a noodle. There can be a bit of spring back at times. If folks want a stock bend during the Vintagers event in Sept, swing by and talk to Dan at his booth. He can pretty much take one look at the stock and tell you if he thinks it can be bent. The good thing is no shipping and he will hand the finished gun back to you the following morning. |
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