Looking for a buttplate

[Cory Joe Stewart]

Hello everyone, 

I am looking for some hardware for a early Reading rifle.  The one I am looking at in RCA #22. I have checked the suppliers I have worked with in the past and the Reading styles they have are later styles.  The one on RCA #22 is 2 inches wide.  Any suggetions?

Coryjoe

[Tom Currie]

I have used Reaving Goehring's Jager/Transitional Ky #11 buttplate several times for early rifles. It 2 " wide with a larger octagonal tang. I usually shape mine down a bit to want I need. In looking at RCA #22 it might work for you. 

[smallpatch]

Reeves #10 Buttplate is a Reading buttplate from an original, and is 1 15/16" wide.  Nice casting, and proper shape.

[JohnTyg]

I see Reeves name here all the time, (I've not yet been to Dixon's fair).
What is his contact information or site or who handles his products?   

Thanks.  John

[Tom Currie]

Dane, My somewhat dated list has # 10 as Early Virginia, so maybe I need an updated list. Not sure.

John, Reaves along with his family handle hid products.

Reaves F. Goehring Jr.
Hempfield Manor Farm
4436 Marietta Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512
717-684-2022

[b bogart]

It's really not a trip to Friendship without stopping by his booth, buying a set of furniture (like I need more  ) and having a discussion (me mostly listening) with Reeves. He is a wealth of knowledge.

[smallpatch]

Tom,  I don't have his list, but was told that it was right for the RCA #26 that I'm working on.  It's not perfect, but very close.
It' actually a lot closer to the RCA #22 that we've been talking about.


I used to have a Goehring list, but seem to have misplaced it.  

If anyone has one they could scan..... I'd MUCH appreciate it.

Dane

[Mark Elliott]

The #10 is an Early VA butt piece.   I have a whole drawer full of them.   It is so generic though, I would think you could use it for most any early rifle.

[David Rase]

Here is a shortcut to the list of Reeves buttplates and trigger guards.  you must contact Reeves for pricing and availability.
David
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=2476.msg24067#msg24067

[Dphariss]

Reeves #10 Buttplate is a Reading buttplate from an original, and is 1 15/16" wide.  Nice casting, and proper shape.

He told me its also the same as a Dickert and a VA rifle he examined.
I have a #10 on a rifle  that I beat out to 2.5" wide then reshaped to correct the flat cheekside contour and make it wider.


Dan

[Cory Joe Stewart]

Thanks for your help everyone.  I called Reeves on Wednesday and ordered 10 and 11, will play with both and see what works.  Whichever one does not work will lead to another build.  Oh well.

Coryjoe