If it's a LC Smith, it likely has the cracks originating at the head of the stock, under the locks. Any LC I've pulled the locks on with cracks at the back of the locks, had them originating at the head. If not treated, eventually, the stock will get loose and cause damage at the head to the point the stock starts destroying itself. I rebuilt a severely damaged LC that only had about 1" long cracks behind the locks but wood was missing at the head.

Last edited by Chuck H; 02/08/07 08:17 AM.