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Aloha all,

New member and starting out with a question. Have a double 12 gauge that was my grandfather's and need to repair/replace the stock. Also, any info on it would be appreciated. So far I have ascertained, from stampings, that it was your run of the mill hardware store, working gun variety (which was its duty on the farm).
Stampings include H.S.B. & Co; Chicago;a chicken image with RUSO inside; on top of left barrel it states "genuine armory steel choke bored"
Am sure monetary value is low, but sentimental value is extremely high. I have the first 20 single that he bought me and two other singles (12 & 16) that resided on his gun rack. I would like to restore her and have a completes "memory" set.
Will try to add pictures when I figure it out.

Aloha,
HIPunch

It's a tradename gun made by Folsom/Crescent for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago. More information here
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1OxZo5Tkvx2G8eYf747QR9B5RJdN6Siu5JGIhfguSXXQ
Semi-inlet stocks are available for Crescent guns
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crescent-America...=item19d52d9313
Crescent tradename guns are frequently offered on the gun auction sites like gunbroker.com, and it might be easier to purchase a 'parts gun' for the stock, which will still require fitting to your receiver by a wood specialist.

It might be easier to have the stock repaired - check out this thread
http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbt...nt=2&page=1

From C. Carder, Side by Sides of the World For Y2K.
HSB & Co., hammerless sidelocks made by Crescent Fire Arms Co. from 1905-1935 and doubles made by J. Stevens Arms Co., from 1920-1940 for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. (hardware) of Chicago.
also
HSB & Co., Made by Stevens Arms Co. for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, circa 1900. Stamped on the left lock plate is "HSB & CO." and the name "CRUSO" centered on a Rooster and "CHICAGO".

Steve