New stock for an old shotgun?

[Ben Long]

My dad has a break action single barrel 16 gauge that he still uses to hunt grouse and turkeys. I think it is 75 years old. (He is 91). Maybe its a Stevens or Sears or something. Still works. Very simple, serviceable gun. The stock, well, shows its age. I'm thinking of having it restocked if I can find someone who can do it for a reasonable fee. Nothing fancy. Anyone know of anyone who does work like this? Am I being utterly impractical?

 

[turbobrick]

I was looking to do similar with a Savage Stevens that allegedly belonged to my grandfather. The only options I found were stocks that might fit, but would absolutely need fitting. Anything can be restocked, but at what cost is the question. I'd ask @p_ham, I know he could 100% do it, but if he has time is the question. I know he works with a guy that specializes more in stocks, so maybe he can connect you with someone if he is too busy personally.

 

[Southern Elk]

I’m no help, but I think it’s awesome that your dad is still hunting at 91.

 

[Jnasa]

It depends if you can find a replacement. You could have a custome one made but not sure it would be worth it.

How bad is the stock. A lot of people have reconditioned their stocks to be almost new. I’ve reconditioned two of my old stocks. There are videos out how to do it.

Dents can be steamed out, cracks filled in. Strip the finish off and refinish. I would highly recommend looking into that before buying a new one.

 

[Ben Long]

It depends if you can find a replacement. You could have a custome one made but not sure it would be worth it.

How bad is the stock. A lot of people have reconditioned their stocks to be almost new. I’ve reconditioned two of my old stocks. There are videos out how to do it.

Dents can be steamed out, cracks filled in. Strip the finish off and refinish. I would highly recommend looking into that before buying a new one.

Buttstock is cracked down from the grip.

 

[El Jason]

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I bet he can fix it for you. Great guy.

 

[bluegrassdan]

I used to do a lot of stock work. Send me some pictures of what you have. Refinishing is a heck of a lot easier and cheaper than fitting a new stock from a blank. Some rifle stock I have done took over 140 hours of hand work to fit and finish...so starting with something already fit to the action puts you miles ahead. The only thing I will no longer do in house is checkering...way to much work for the price anyone (normal, sane people) is willing to pay.

 

[RealMuddyboots]

Try Numrich Arms, they are the go to for old Savage Stevens shotguns. I put up link to a stock as example. Plug in your Dad's model number to see what they have, maybe?

Savage / Stevens Shotgun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts

Shop for Savage / Stevens shotgun parts with Numrich Gun Parts, the world's largest supplier of gun parts. We've been providing superior service and selection since 1950.

www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[44hunter45]

Try Numrich Arms, they are the go to for old Savage Stevens shotguns. I put up link to a stock as example. Plug in your Dad's model number to see what they have, maybe?

Savage / Stevens Shotgun Parts | Numrich Gun Parts

Shop for Savage / Stevens shotgun parts with Numrich Gun Parts, the world's largest supplier of gun parts. We've been providing superior service and selection since 1950.

www.gunpartscorp.com

This.

They often have reproduction butt stocks as well. I did my ancient Iver Johnson Champion a couple of years ago. Works great unless that deep phillip's head stock screw is rusted in.
Got a new front bead while I was at it.

 

[RealMuddyboots]

I forgot to mention years ago they had a stock for a Savage Humpback 750C that was cracked bad thru tang. Wood just dried out terribly. Stock was perfect and matched forearm pretty good too.