Broken double rifle stock

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27 July 2021, 00:06

Tpr.1919

Broken double rifle stock

I bought an A. Hollis double rifle which arrived via UPD today. The stock was broken completely off at the wrist. All the broken wood pieced were in the case with the rifle. Can something like this be repaired and if so does anyone know a stock maker that can make the repair and in all probability re-checker the area of the break.

27 July 2021, 00:15

RogersGunWorks

If the stock can be repaired, the Stock Doctor aka Dennis Earl Smith can fix it. He is a veritable wizard with broken stocks. He is an ACGG member and his contact information can be found in the members listing of the ACGG website, www.ACGG.org

27 July 2021, 06:47

Tpr.1919

Thanks RogersGunWorks, I'll see if I can contact him. I sent photographs to Brian Dudley, who was recommended on this site and he said it could be fixed. Brian is not taking any new work until after the first of the year.

27 July 2021, 22:44

Kyler Hamann

Another vote for Dennis Earl Smith. He fixed a a Sako rifle broken at the wrist for me and I can't find the repair or see any difference in the finish or checkering in the area of the repair. Amazing work.

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28 July 2021, 00:59

Rusty

So sorry to hear about your Hollis! I can recommend Dustin Mount. Also Jo-e Morrison of Gordy and Son of Houston Texas.

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28 July 2021, 06:45

Tpr.1919

Thank all you guys. I have been contacting some of these guys and there work is so good that they are backed up for months right now. I did talk with Griffin & Howe today and they seem positive about being able to repair the rifle. Odd thing is Griffin & Howe said they are getting numerous rifles and shotguns sent to them with the same damage. Makes me wonder if there is a bunch of anti hunting and anti firearms people working for these shipping companies that are intentionally tearing up these guns.

28 July 2021, 19:45

50 Calshtr

If I ship a rifle with a two piece stock I take the butt stock off or break it down in the case of a double such as this. Gives the shippers less leverage to break it. In one case I sandwiched the rifle between two 2x4s. Makes for a shorter package and doesn't look like a "gun".