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I recently bought a very nice back action hammer/underlever double rifle and the stock was broken completely thru in shipping. The seller will cover the costs or repair (and I hope replacement) of the stock. I feel that since I bought an origional rifle from the 1870's that the wood should be replaced with similar English walnut or the value should
be reduced quite a bit with a repaired stock IMO.

What are your thoughts? I think the value would be more with a quality replacement vs. a repair.

Who would be a very good `smith for this work?
JJ in Oklahoma is one. Keith Kercher is another I've heard of also.

I dont like "repaired "stocks on any gun that is going to be shot . A double rife needs to have a strong stock to stand the shock of shooting . Restock it !

I think it depends on the condition of the broken stock. If a clean break and the wood isn't rotten or oil soacked beyond relief a very good smith like Keith Kearcher can repair it almost invisibly and the repair would be stronger than the original stock in some cases.
As a collector first and a shooter second, originality, even if repaired outweighs replacement in my book. However, I accept that some will feel strongly the opposite.

I am with Dr. Bob.

depends upon....the gun, the break, the wood condition. Carbon fiber rods are VERY strong, but I tend to shy away from stock repairs myself these days preferring to restock the majority of the breaks I see.

re-stock!

Do these help Mr Bertram?

BTW Matt says Hello!

edit. Interested in a project?

what a shame... who was the carrier?