Time Bomb?

[Brett Trimble]

Would this stock be likely to crack/break given the grain appears to be vertical through the head and wrist? Interestingly the grain is horizontal on the other side!

[Drew Hause]

David Trevallion sent me this pic of a Model 21

[B. Dudley]

Yeah, that one would be asking for trouble. It should have some reinforcement added to it as a precaution from future damage.

[Brett Trimble]

Thanks so much, guys! Hard to buy a brand new gun knowing it needs structural work from the get-go..