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Thanks for the info. If I install a new stock, then the forearm must be replace to match. I'll check with stock makers on the cost.... most want big bucks.
Will look into the butt plate and cap. That's a good idea.
Thanks....... Junnie.
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After reading subsequent and IMO very good recommendations I'll change my response from "don't" to if you must go the engraved replacement grip cap route. This approach is easily reversible.
Jim
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Definitely not enough room on the cap. Perhaps a new butt plate.
I'll check around with stock makers see if I can purchase new stock and forearm??
Simmons and Cole's both manufacture replacement stocks etc.
I don't buy and sell dogs or guns. Both are with me till death. My sons same way.
I want four generations laser engraved with dates.
Perhaps this will be a winter project, have heated shop. Best thing I ever did was install pec's hot water tubing in the concrete floor. Ten below and nice and cozy in the shop... Of course with cable TV, hot and cold water etc.
Anyone know where I can purchase a plain butt plate?????
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It's your gun. I say do with it what you want. But, you have to realize laser engraving the stock will drastically hurt the value of the gun down the road which most all here have suggested. Likely though, a gun given from Grandfather to Grandson will stay in the family, so value might not even matter. I do like the idea of engraving the grip cap, but again it's your gun.
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There's just not enough space on grip cap. About the size of a fifty cent piece.
The engraving would be so small no one could read it without a magnifying glass.
I'll look around for other stocks and forearms.
Value means nothing to me...... heirloom means everything to me.
The only reason I would purchase other wood is for gun fit.
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Value means nothing to me...... heirloom means everything to me.
The only reason I would purchase other wood is for gun fit.
I've been trying to stay out of this one, but I just have to throw in my two cents. The Browning 42 is a very nice gun but it's not all that special in the overall scheme of things. Do what you want with it. If you must turn it into an "heirloom," the most tasteful way to do it would be with an engraved grip cap or butt plate, and the proper cap will have plenty of room for a professional engraver to work his/her magic. Don't limit your search to the commonly available caps. I get the sense that you are trying to laser-etch the wood as a DIY project and that's why you are not wild about the grip cap idea. Find a cap that can be fitted to the gun with plenty of flat surface area and take the cap to a professional gun or jewelry engraver. In the long run, that will probably make the kid happier than a carved stock. An alternative would be to have the receiver professionally engraved and reblued. Not reversible, but more tasteful than mucking with the wood.
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Value means nothing to me...... heirloom means everything to me.
The only reason I would purchase other wood is for gun fit.
I've been trying to stay out of this one, but I just have to throw in my two cents. The Browning 42 is a very nice gun but it's not all that special in the overall scheme of things. Do what you want with it. If you must turn it into an "heirloom," the most tasteful way to do it would be with an engraved grip cap or butt plate, and the proper cap will have plenty of room for a professional engraver to work his/her magic. Don't limit your search to the commonly available caps. I get the sense that you are trying to laser-etch the wood as a DIY project and that's why you are not wild about the grip cap idea. Find a cap that can be fitted to the gun with plenty of flat surface area and take the cap to a professional gun or jewelry engraver. In the long run, that will probably make the kid happier than a carved stock. An alternative would be to have the receiver professionally engraved and reblued. Not reversible, but more tasteful than mucking with the wood. Yes, the Browning 42 is not that high end gun. Many are asking $2,200.00 many are not getting it, way over valued IMHO. No it's not a DIY project. If I wanted to increase value then probably some fancy wood from Simmons or Cole's. Still might do just that. I still don't think grip cap has enough room without a magnifying glass to read engraving?? I don't have a clue where to look for solid butt plates?????
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The same people who sell gun stocks, can tell you where to get grip caps and butt plate. Any "good" engraver, would have no problem getting 4 names of the grip cap and they would be very legible. It is a case where less and more and to me, really add that personal touch to the gun without altering it. Many times I have had people show me their personal touches to a gun. They are so proud of it they could bust. I look at it and think what a shame. Your gun, your name, your money. I had said the butt plate in much earlier post, but I like the grip cap better.
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Junnie, take the stock down to Rixstine's. They laser gun stocks all the time without having to do anything to the finish. It's clean, it's sharp and it looks great.
HTH, sv
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There is plenty of room on the cap. 1/16" lettering or there about is common. No magnifier need be included with the gun when displayed. Most everything you read in print is that size.
Or,,
Sidestep the problem all together by putting a grand or two into the gun. Have it engraved with a decent Winchester style pattern and work the names into the engraving. Scroll up onto the bbl a ways . Engrave the grip cap too!
Re-blued or a gray finish recv'r w/ blued bbl assembly w/the existing pretty fiddleback grained wood, it'll be a stunning gift for anyone as well as an heirloom.
Knock the shiny wood finish back with some rottenstone & oil if the gloss is undesireable. Simple wipedown with 0000steel wool will provide near the same look too.
Finish it off with a hand rubbed to nothing coat or 2 of linseed.
There,,all done. Have a nice Christmas.
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