![]() ![]() One learns over the years to loosen the stock bolt if your gun is shot in the rain to let the stock dry. Then Ill just glass bed the action to the stock and forego the staple, the thinking being that if the stock hasnt cracked yet in the past 100 yrs. Small hairline cracks should be repaired by a good stock man or good gunsmith.Īlso, High humidity and moisture will cause a stock to swell and possibly crack. the stock being tight is something that need to be constantly checked, to avoid cracking the stock. I also know a few gunsmiths and stock makers that would be able to make the repairs to your stock.įrom the Sounds of your posting, i appears that your rifle will need to have a bedding job, for the stock and receiver after repairs.Īs with most over-under's and doubles rifles small cracks can develop after repeated use or if the gun is shot with a loose stock. If this happens to you, it's not the end of the world, it can be fixed. GunStock Repair To the right is a Westly Richards that broke in half. If there are no cracks, or if they are minor and tight, you may not need to address them further. Stopping a crack from running is far easier than repairing a completed crack. If there are serious cracks, have a gunsmith or qualified wood worker address them for you. Here is a shotgun that not only broke the wood but the buttplate as well. Remove the stock from your gun and inspect it for cracks. it was not unusual to see wet buffalo-gut straps wrapped around a cracked stock. Common breaks are at the toe line, and usually right at the butt plate screw. Apply a few liberal coats of linseed or Tung oil to all the wood surfaces in these areas, especially the open pores of end grain. I do not know the extent of the crack, but I do know it goes completely through the stock. If reasonably well cared for, a properly made sporting gun stock will. It appears to be and older crack, however you will only know if and when you make the repairs. I have a beautiful Sako Wood gun stock (rifle stock) that has a crack that will require gluing and clamping. You also need to consider if it is likely to be subject to shear forces while being shot, and whether the crack needs to be pinned as well. If it is across the grain, it will be far more difficult to conceal. Your post of the pictures came as i was typing my suggestions. If it is along the grain, its one issue to conceal the repair. Now was the double gun packed in it own case and the packing placed so that the gun would not slide or mover around in the case during shipment? Also, was the rifle case packed in a cardboard box? And was there ample packing placed around the inserted rifle case to protect it from damage? Was the rifle insured for replacement value with UPS or another insurer?Īs information, Every high end rifle and gun that i have shipped with UPS was shipped this way and every gunsmith and stock maker has returned my guns to me the same way.Ī picture showing the crack and the stock would be helpful, to obtain better suggestions/options from members. ![]() I have shipped many hi end guns with UPS, and never had any issues, always insuring the gun for it replacement value. Matt, i am not sure how we can assist you. ![]()
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