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I have my Grandaddys old 12 ga Diamond Arms Co. single barrel shotgun and am wanting to replace the butt stock on it. I know there aren't any replacement stocks available so what would be the best avenue to go on this, send the old stock to someone to duplicate or try to adapt one to it?

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Why not just make the stock yourself. That would be a simple project to start to learn the basic of stock making. If you have the old stock and check the measurements , then make a pattern up on full size paper to go by. The line of sight is the line to make all the dimensions before you start.

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I have thought about that but wanted to see if I can get one from somewhere first. If I try it I know it will turn out looking like a crazed beaver did it with a dull chainsaw and half his teeth missing.

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Sometimes a lot of the older models were cross labeled from more common guns. And there are more parts floating out there than you might think; try to sharpen your googlefu and you may get lucky.
 
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What is the condition of the existing butt stock? Is it cracked, split or chipped? I see customers regularly who think they need to replace their stock when a simple repair will restore it. I can't remember how many Browning Auto 5 stocks I've glued and re-enforced.

I believe Diamond was a trade name for shotguns made by Stevens or Savage. Check parts for Stevens/Savage single barrel. Could also be Crescent or Iver Johnson. If you could post some pics of the gun we could help you identify it.
 
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It's got about 8 cracks where it meets the receiver and splits and a bulge where the through bolt has tightened down to much, two tacks holding on a split off piece on the top left near the receiver and one on the top right just like it. And it is severely oil impregnated at least three inches out from the receiver. I think it is time for a new stock.

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OK, sounds like it is pretty much cooked. So can you post pics of the gun and maybe we can help you?
 
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I'm with Bobster on this one, Steve. New stock is in the cards. And pictures can be invaluable.
Does it have a model # stamped on the receiver? Often-times you can find parts at Numrich: www.gunpartscorp.com Scratch that; you're right- not available.

Even if you don't think you've got the skills, a shotgun stock is a good place to start; I re-stocked my grand-dad's double-barrel Stevens when I was 14. Of course when I was 54 and my Dad wanted me to have it I thought better of the club-foot stock and slimmed it down a bit, but the work wasn't all that difficult.

Lots of folks here who can help!


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I found out that Macon Gunstocks carries one for it for $83.00 delivered. I know there are some bad reviews about Macon Gunstocks but I'm probably going to give them a try, maybe they'll give a fellow Missourian a break and make it right.

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You might also get one from Gun Parts Corp. Especially if it was made by Stevens or Savage.


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I tried them about a week ago and struck out with GPC.

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