21 July 2007, 19:46
nugmanM98 Stock repair : who would you recommend?
I have an original pre-war commercial Mauser 98 (Mannlicher stock) carbine. It was acquired with a repaired cracked/broken pistol grip.
The previous owner, back in the 1940's, said the carbine was dropped, and resulted in a completely broken (clean break, 2 pieces) wrist area. Back then, he Elmer glued it, and whipped it with some fine cord, then varnished it when dried.
I recently looked at it, and noticed the Elmer's glue evidently has ceased its bonding. I now have a wobbly stocked carbine stock which is still whipped and varnished. It needs help.
I'd like to properly repair it. Can anyone recommend a competent stock repair person? Any idea on estimated cost?
I live in Maine, USA.
Thanks in advance.
23 July 2007, 05:56
vigillinusBob Fulton
http://www.stockfixrs.com/repair_methods.htmhave done Shelhamer Krag, Griffin & Howe High Wall recently for me, others in the past, first class work reasonable price timely delivery. Did a Howe (not G&H) Mauser for Mike Petrov at my recommendation, busted right through the grip, nicely fixed. Say Mark Benenson sent you.
23 July 2007, 06:56
Marc_StokeldDavid Travallion is in Maine and he is very, very good. If you google him you can get his contact info