Fitting 1892 stocks

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I got some boyd stocks for a Rossi 92, the forend only took some minor file work to thin it around the barrel band and drilling out the hole for the barrel band screw, but unfortunately the tang relief is quite a bit too shallow. I am not really much of a woodworker, what would be the best way to go around making that area deeper? Just a narrow chisel take it slow?
 
Take it easy, and you need a seriously sharp chisel. There should be places on the Internet talking about getting them scary sharp. A dull chisel (and they're sold dull so store staff doesn't lacerate themselves) isn't going to do a good job at all.
 
I used jewelers files and an X-acto knife with a chisel blade to do mine. Slow and easy wins the day. I smoked the tang and pushed it in, then removed any wood with soot on it till my fingers bled and my eyes wept. Then I walked ten miles, uphill both ways in deep snow, to get some Tru-Oil to finish it with but it was worth it.
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When building muzzleloaders years ago we used lipstick on the metal to mark the high spots then only removed what was red. Then did it again. I’m sure there are quicker methods but the fit we got was nearly perfect every time. A bit tedious but you will appreciate the extra time taken for years. Google is your friend, we didn’t have that resource 40 years ago, just had to wing mostly 8)
 
bc7mm said:
When building muzzleloaders years ago we used lipstick on the metal to mark the high spots then only removed what was red. Then did it again. I’m sure there are quicker methods but the fit we got was nearly perfect every time. A bit tedious but you will appreciate the extra time taken for years. Google is your friend, we didn’t have that resource 40 years ago, just had to wing mostly 8)
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X2 on the lipstick. Buy the cheapest brightest red you can find. Don't worry about the strange looks,just don't try it on in the store. Bedding a rifle one day I needed some putty. So me and a drunk buddy went to the drug store and got some. The girl was dumbfounded as to why 2 grown drunk men wanted playdoh. Then to really baffle her my buddy bought some of them big toy cookie cutters that kids use (plastic) from the toy aisle. Told the girl we were bored and were going home to make cookies and drink more beer.

We offered her a beer after work but she declined...I still cant figure out why??
 
Lipstick plus a razor sharp blade, sounds like a good Tuesday night coming up for me!

Thanks guys, will report back. Boyd’s offered to replace it but I doubt the next would be much better.
 
What's quite a bit to be removed? I like that the boyd stock pictured has a meaty recoil pad. I've got a nearly new 92 I've never done anything with, one reason being the crescent butplate doesn't fit and hurts like hell. Where are you guys getting parts for these 92's? I emailed Steve's guns and they wont ship. I have emailed rusty wood trading co, and am waiting for a reply. I'd be interested in upgrading rear sight, or tang sights, saddle ring, a upgraded stock, spring kit.
 
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What's quite a bit to be removed? I like that the boyd stock pictured has a meaty recoil pad. I've got a nearly new 92 I've never done anything with, one reason being the crescent butplate doesn't fit and hurts like hell. Where are you guys getting parts for these 92's? I emailed Steve's guns and they wont ship. I have emailed rusty wood trading co, and am waiting for a reply. I'd be interested in upgrading rear sight, or tang sights, saddle ring, a upgraded stock, spring kit.
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If you mean mine it's a carbine stock that was curved for a buttplate but being a wimp I lopped it off flat and installed a grind to fit recoil pad, easy to do, specially if the stock is unfinished. As for sights etc. have you perused Brownell's offerings?

Also http://www.skinnersights.com/rossi_firearms_23.html or http://www.marblearms.com/rear-sights.html (bullseye)
 
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I fitted the PGW butt stock on my Rossi 45 Colt using my old, well used Dremel to do initial wood removal & final fit by using little sanding files I made from paint stir sticks. I just cut the sticks to the size & shape needed & glued on 180 grit sandpaper cut to fit. Works well. I formed and fitted the hefty butt plate from 1/8" brass flat bar.

Not the most comfy thing on the shoulder from the bench, but no worries when hunting or off-hand shootin' plus the carbine stock & butt plate is much less likely to hangup on clothing in my experience than the thick rubber pads when quick shootin'.

I fitted an XS rear sight on my one & a Marbles front. These little buggers can shoot tight inside of 100 yds and this one does.

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A dremel tool works fine if you know how to use it. I use both lg. & small dia. drum sander tool . Did a stock for a 1922 Ithaca
Flues s x s shotgun 2 weeks ago. The dremel , files & sandpaper BUT NO chisels .Works 4 me.
 
I sent Boyd’s a picture of how much it was off and they said the stock is faulty, so should have a replacement soon.
 
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