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Offline Dan

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Stock Repair
« on: April 28, 2016, 12:15:00 AM »
I need contact information for anyone qualified to render and estimate for repairs or replacement for an antique ML stock of about 150 years of age.

Replication of the existing stock will require significant inlay work, installation of a pewter fore end cap etc....

PM if you prefer and thanks on the front end for any leads.

Dan

Offline Gaeckle

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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2016, 05:24:29 PM »
Call the Log Cabin Shop in Lodi, Ohio.....ask for Tom, he'll be able to help you 330-948-1082

Offline Dan

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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 02:05:10 AM »
Thanks, appreciate that.

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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 05:56:17 PM »
There's several guys here that could help you out.

It would help if you could give a better idea of what you want done, and why you think the stock needs to be replaced as opposed to being repaired. A few pictures would help a lot.

John
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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2016, 03:49:23 AM »
There's several guys here that could help you out.

It would help if you could give a better idea of what you want done, and why you think the stock needs to be replaced as opposed to being repaired. A few pictures would help a lot.

John

Yes, why are you replacing the stock? And to think some people here get heartburn over a reconversion.....

Offline Dan

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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2016, 02:28:27 AM »
I don't wish to replace the stock, but do not know if it is repairable. In either case I need an estimate for insurance purposes.





The gun was made by Geo. O. Leonard and in general terms is a round ball target gun of about 25 pound and .52 caliber.



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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2016, 02:50:49 PM »
Anything is repairable, you just have to find the right guy.
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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2016, 03:53:03 PM »
  Try this  www.conservation-us.org   then   'Find a Conservator"    also  David Arnold  'Preserving Your Antique Arms.
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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2016, 04:08:19 PM »
I've seen a lot worse. Have it repaired. Get the trigger guard repaired, too.

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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2016, 04:17:07 PM »
You might give Jack Brooks a call, and see what he could do for you.  Not cheap, however he does a LOT of restoration/conservation work.

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Offline Dan

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Re: Stock Repair
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2016, 03:17:53 PM »
Thanks Curtis, will do that.