Replacement wood stocks

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Is anyone aware of a manufacturer or importer in Canada? I've seen some nice stuff in the US, e.g. anyone familiar with Cole Gunsmithing? www.colegun.com/pages/wood-sets

Looks like they have off the shelf products or will custom build. I guess if you imported, the trick is finding one that is properly sized, and then having it properly fitted to the gun when back in Canada. What would this involve? Too many risks?


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I have bought gun stocks from America and had them fitted to rifles here. Fitting and finishing can cost up to $500.00
on top of the stock cost for an excellent job. So your rifle should have some real value to do this.
But, doing the job your self is fine, just take your time and get information from internet
 
It might pay to check gun broker as well. I wanted a stock for a Browning Superposed 20 gauge as well as one for a Browning double auto. I found both on gun broker and both were factory NOS. In fact, the one for the double auto came from Western Gun Parts. I got it for $85.00. The Superposed came from the US and cost $240.00 with the exchange. Both were already finished in the gloss finish.
 
gunsaholic said:
It might pay to check gun broker as well. I wanted a stock for a Browning Superposed 20 gauge as well as one for a Browning double auto. I found both on gun broker and both were factory NOS. In fact, the one for the double auto came from Western Gun Parts. I got it for $85.00. The Superposed came from the US and cost $240.00 with the exchange. Both were already finished in the gloss finish.
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Good suggestion. I've founds some good stuff before on Gunbroker.
 
canvasback said:
Brian, did you put a new stock on my double auto?
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James, I have another double auto with the silver receiver. It has a short ,very fine hairline crack where the wood meets the receiver. Since I was able to get another stock for $85.00, I picked it up. However, the crack has gotten no bigger so really I just have the stock for a spare.
 
gunsaholic said:
It might pay to check gun broker as well. I wanted a stock for a Browning Superposed 20 gauge as well as one for a Browning double auto. I found both on gun broker and both were factory NOS. In fact, the one for the double auto came from Western Gun Parts. I got it for $85.00. The Superposed came from the US and cost $240.00 with the exchange. Both were already finished in the gloss finish.
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Curious where you got your work done in Canada and if you were happy with it. I'm trying to find a good smith for the job. And I'm a bit leery of some that I have used in the past, only because I'm not sure how much attention to detail they would have with the wood.
 
gdawg said:
Curious where you got your work done in Canada and if you were happy with it. I'm trying to find a good smith for the job. And I'm a bit leery of some that I have used in the past, only because I'm not sure how much attention to detail they would have with the wood.
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With the 2 stocks that I got off of gun broker, they were factory New Old Stock and pretty much fit the way they were.
However, I have had a few stocks repaired/refinished/worked on etc. for vintage double barrels. For those, I sent them to Chris Dawe in Newfoundland. He is a forum member under the user name CJDawe. In fact, I have a stock and two forearms on the way back from him now that he repaired, refinished and recut checkering on.
 
gdawg said:
Is anyone aware of a manufacturer or importer in Canada? I've seen some nice stuff in the US, e.g. anyone familiar with Cole Gunsmithing? www.colegun.com/pages/wood-sets

Looks like they have off the shelf products or will custom build. I guess if you imported, the trick is finding one that is properly sized, and then having it properly fitted to the gun when back in Canada. What would this involve? Too many risks?
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I've ordered parts from Cole and they do ship to Canada. Their stocks are very tempting but I haven't taken the plunge yet. Maybe when the dollar gets a little stronger.

I've swapped a lot of stocks over the years and with a factory stock the fitting requirement is minimal to non-existent. I haven't had one that needed to go to a gunsmith and most just dropped right in. The exception might be if your gun has sideplates but if you bought a boxlock with sideplates then you are already accustomed to paying more for little or no benefit. ;)
 
I have built several guns with Coles wood... always been very satisfied... nothing wrong with eye candy on a gun... and they are good with fit also.
 
Beretta687EELL said:
Coles has some nice Beretta wood, but expensive. Have a look at Joel Etchen's web site (http://joeletchenguns.com/) he handles a lot of Beretta wood. Where do you live? Someone will know a good stock guy in their area.
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Thanks, I'll check them out also and see if they have english stocks. If I was buying a complete gun, those 687 SP3s in 20 and 28 look very nice.
I'm in eastern Ontario. Another CGNer gave Jason at Gunco a strong endorsement, and I gather he apprenticed under another master gunsmith, so I'll give him a try.

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I have built several guns with Coles wood... always been very satisfied... nothing wrong with eye candy on a gun... and they are good with fit also.
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Thanks, I called Cole and I gather all the off the shelf stuff is direct from the factory in Italy and should fit the proper model with out too much of a problem.
 
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So I bought the stock set for my 20 ga 686 from Cole in the US and just had it fitted. The wood is definitely a step up and the job turned out very well IMO. This stock set has a little more drop than the original pistol grip so it fits me very well and much better than the 471 Silverhawk I had before. Not quite as comfortable as the 725, but it still shoulders very consistently and handles quickly. Should be good for the Chilcotins in the fall.

Jason at Gunco did a great job. The bill? $70 - even after having to do more fitting than expected. He has done some other repair work for me and it has all been unbelievably good quality and value. I highly recommend him.

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gdawg ....

from eastern ON ( eg. Kingston ) Coles (Harpswell, ME) is only a little over 700 k. and maybe an easy 9 hour drive. Definitely worth a little "mini-holiday" to drive down for a few days.

L.L. Bean is quite close by in Freeport and it's worth the while to head a little south before heading west and back home. There's a Cabela's in Scarborough, ME and it's always worth a stop at the Trading Post in Kittery, ME. The Weathervane (across the street from the Trading Post) is always enjoyable for a great seafood feast, or if it's lighter fare, Bob's Clam Shack just up the street will satisfy. Head a little further south through NH, then west on 101 heading for VT. If you're into fly fishing, stop at Stone River Outfitters in New Bedford, NH, then press on through to the "outlet" Town of Manchester VT and Orvis' flagship store. Best plan to stay at least a day in Manchester. From there it's an easy trip back home, west through VT and north through NY state. Manchester to Kingston is an easy 6 hours ... a little over 500 k.

It's a holiday you will enjoy, and the Missus will have lots of opportunity to shop in Freeport, Kittery & Manchester.
 
beretta boy said:
gdawg ....

from eastern ON ( eg. Kingston ) Coles (Harpswell, ME) is only a little over 700 k. and maybe an easy 9 hour drive. Definitely worth a little "mini-holiday" to drive down for a few days.

L.L. Bean is quite close by in Freeport and it's worth the while to head a little south before heading west and back home. There's a Cabela's in Scarborough, ME and it's always worth a stop at the Trading Post in Kittery, ME. The Weathervane (across the street from the Trading Post) is always enjoyable for a great seafood feast, or if it's lighter fare, Bob's Clam Shack just up the street will satisfy. Head a little further south through NH, then west on 101 heading for VT. If you're into fly fishing, stop at Stone River Outfitters in New Bedford, NH, then press on through to the "outlet" Town of Manchester VT and Orvis' flagship store. Best plan to stay at least a day in Manchester. From there it's an easy trip back home, west through VT and north through NY state. Manchester to Kingston is an easy 6 hours ... a little over 500 k.

It's a holiday you will enjoy, and the Missus will have lots of opportunity to shop in Freeport, Kittery & Manchester.
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That is a great suggestion. Wasn't thinking of all the other possibilities. I'll definitely put it on the list. I decided to mail order this time around which is always a little risky but it seemed to work out.
 
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