Author Topic: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?  (Read 5465 times)

Offline Rolf

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I need three high quality curlymaple stockblanks for pistols with a 15"swamped barrels. What would good stump curlymaple blanks cost? I'd like the grain to follow the curve of the stocks. Who should I contact? I was thinking of Freddy Harrison.
Does he have an e-mail adress? I won't need the blanks before next fall.

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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2009, 01:34:58 AM »
Rolfkt
Fred is the guy when it comes to stump cut.thats where the blank for my Virginia rifle came from.I don't think Freddie does e-mail .Here's his info.

By Mail:
Harrison Gun Stocks
81 Trenton Hwy
Bradford, TN 38316

By Phone:
(731)742-2990


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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2009, 06:26:15 AM »
I have a bunch of exhibition grade blanks and can send you email photos.
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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2009, 08:52:41 AM »
I too would recommend Fred Harrison.  I have been using him since the mid 70's and have had good products from Fred.  He has a web page, but I would call him using the number previously given. 
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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2009, 03:51:39 PM »
I went by Freddy Harrisons place a couple of weeks ago and I looked and some very nice pistol blanks that I think are what you are looking for. I would give him a call.
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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2009, 05:02:26 PM »
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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2009, 05:59:15 PM »
Freddie typically has pistol blanks that you can use to cut a pair from.  His blanks tend to be laid out with the curve of the grain following the grip, an important consideration.

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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 07:02:35 PM »
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll try to contact Freddie Harrison.

PeterB, could you email me pictures of your blanks and their dimensions?

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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 08:39:19 PM »
Rolf,
I still have those old growth maple blanks with the holographic curl that you inquired about a year or two ago.
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Re: Who is a good source for stump cut curly maple pistol stock blanks?
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 11:10:41 PM »
TOF, PM sent.

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