Thanks for the info, but I don't understand why the replacement piece of walnut was not glued/attached to be in the same position as the buttstock. Wouldn't this have a tendency to weaken the stock? I have seen pictures of shotguns where they stock was cut short for the previous owner and when it was sold a replacement piece was attached to be in the same direction as the buttstock. As far as the overall condition of the gun, the owner/manager told me there was some minor pitting on the barrels. I looked down the insides of the barrels and did not see any pitting. I seriously doubt if the person who did the work could be called a competent gunsmith. The owner/manager was in agreement with you concerning the price. Try about $1750. Both of us agreed the owner is trying for pie in the sky with the price he is asking. Again, many thanks for your comments.
