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My wife asked me last night what it would cost to have someone else restock a Fox--I had no idea really. What is a realistic "average" price estimate for a complete restock of a Fox (not including the wood) to your dimensions by a competent but "never heard of him" gunsmith, including finishing and checkering? No celebrity stockers, just your average guy who does "pretty good" work.
Thanks,
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My take is about $1500 +/- a few hundred. Some quotes have been around $1k but I had no references nor seen any of their work. Some quotes I've had were around $3k and they were definitely capable, known craftsmen.
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I don't think there are any stockmakers out there that would admit to being "just average" or doing "pretty good work". Wenig charges somewhere in the neighborhood of $2000. There may be individuals out there that can do work just as good for less.
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I know of a stockmaker who does a competent and seviceable job for around $750.00. I also know of other stockmakers who are in the $3000/job category.
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David;
Someone who is just getting into the stocking business will charge less. Anyone who has developed skill as a part time stocker will charge for their time invested. Average time is relative to the man who does the job. I am not a "celebrity" but have knowledge and ability. My flat rate charge for a boxlock action stocking labor is $2500. By the time I am done there will be about 100 hours time invested. Currently others have filled my schedule until late 2009. I have asked others who are in this profession (Known and lesser known) and they are all really busy at this time of their lives. I have not found anyone that is not busy and looking for more work.
The guys at Wenig's are specialist. Each man/woman does only one aspect of the project and passes it on to another until the project is completed. This is the old "guild" system that worked for a long time. It still works if you have enough time to train others as they come along.
Mr. French may be correct too, one can not know everyone who does stockmaking and there are others who wish to do quality work. If you find them, don't tell anyone or they may not be able to help you next time. Word of mouth is the best advertising. Quality work will always guarantee a greater work load for the craftsman.
Dennis Earl Smith/Benefactor Life NRA, ACGG Professional member
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The lowest price I have paid in recent years was $1,200. I am having one done now for $2,000. I have seen prices as high as $5,000. None of these prices reflect the wood.
Everyone I have checked with lately is booked at least 6 months out.
Pete
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