Hey guys-this is not a WTB, just wondering if any of you can advise on my chances of finding a replacement buttstock for a Browning BL-22, Grade 1? I have a WTB ad up for one, the back-up plan is to bring one up from Numrich. ($160 all-in)
Recently got this BL-22 with a cruddy repair to the stock (epoxy replacing a chunk missing from the wrist) and while the repair seems to be sound, it's ugly. I would rather pay to have this repaired than throw it away and buy a new one-which will probably look out of place on this otherwise well-used gun. Preference (if it's not obvious) would be to find a used one but between the WTB and constant searching, basically finding nothing in Canada. I don't have/use Pa*Pa*, and haven't used eBay in over a decade. Won't do auctions.
So for any of you who frequent shows, or deal in parts....are the options as few as they seem, or do you sometimes come across parts for Browning BL-22s? If you're a gunsmith in the GTA willing to do a repair on the stock (using wood) I don't mind it not being an invisible repair...just sound.
Assuming my only option is new out of the US?
thanks
Recently got this BL-22 with a cruddy repair to the stock (epoxy replacing a chunk missing from the wrist) and while the repair seems to be sound, it's ugly. I would rather pay to have this repaired than throw it away and buy a new one-which will probably look out of place on this otherwise well-used gun. Preference (if it's not obvious) would be to find a used one but between the WTB and constant searching, basically finding nothing in Canada. I don't have/use Pa*Pa*, and haven't used eBay in over a decade. Won't do auctions.
So for any of you who frequent shows, or deal in parts....are the options as few as they seem, or do you sometimes come across parts for Browning BL-22s? If you're a gunsmith in the GTA willing to do a repair on the stock (using wood) I don't mind it not being an invisible repair...just sound.
Assuming my only option is new out of the US?
thanks
