Late 70's early 80's Ted Hatfield stock

[ablock]

Is anyone precarving a stock with the early Hatfield rifle profile.. Thanks..

[FALout]

I don’t believe anyone is making a Hatfield profiled stock.  Are you in need of one?  I’m certain that different locks were used thru the time of manufacturing, I’ve got some stocks and locks ( flint and perc) and fit of locks can vary.  If you like the style regardless of historical correctness you could just build from a blank, not that hard especially with a straight barrel and changes can be made such as the ramrod pipes, I prefer pipes being pinned on myself.

[ablock]

I have a Hatfield numbered 272,, I am thinking I would like to build one using a 40cal barrel Chambers sells for the little feller's rifle.. I might be interested in an original stock if it is extra fancy wood. Thanks,,

[FALout]

I think finding a stock with curly grain would pure luck, most I saw were stained real dark and straight grained.

[ablock]

Yes,, it seems the rifle's with extra fancy wood are far and few.. Also I have seen more than a few with the dreaded fore lock crack in the wood. Even with all the drawbacks I am still a fan..