Was the gun shipped whole? (not taken apart). This is a major cause of broken stocks, in my experience. Even with a good packaging job, inertia (when they throw the box into the UPS truck and it hits the wall) can cause a broken stock. All guns should be shipped barrels-off the action, if possible. Your shipper is at fault if he did not take the gun down before shipping.

Dennis Smith can fix the stock among others as noted. It will probably cost at least $500.

One other note; re-case coloring a nice old gun is not without risk either.

Good luck,

C. Kofoed

Last edited by C. Kofoed; 03/30/07 02:49 PM.