Stock fix shotgun grip

wpage

October 29, 2011 01:02

Gramps old Ithaca has a old ghetto repair with a brass nut and bolt securing the split in the but-stock grip...

Any suggestions on alternative solutions to dress up this classic sxs?
Thanks!

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  hillbille

  October 29, 2011 04:03

  drill each end out slightly larger, insert shorter bolt and nut, then plug with scrap wood.... sand down refinish if plugs look to bad.

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  nononsense

  October 29, 2011 04:04

  wpage,
  
  A good picture would go a long way to helping us see the extent of the damage.
  
  Best.

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  thorhammer

  October 29, 2011 08:54

  I'm assuming you want to keep the stock and not replace it.
  
  Remove stock from gun and unbolt the repair, hopefully there will be a gap present. modern day 2-part epoxies work exceptionally well, and use a popsical stick to press the epoxie deep into the gap and clamp using scrap wood pieces to not mar the finish. do not use a 5 minute glue as you'll need time to fill the gap and wipe excess off the stock.
  
  look for a threaded 2 part rivet in the hardware stores nut & bolt trays to fit the old repair hole only shorter. probably locate this before glueing so you can clamp the crack using this also.
  
  as to the final fill of the holes, hopefully a colored wood putty.
  
  good luck, Thor

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  wpage

  October 29, 2011 12:11

  Thanks for the suggestions...
  
  Thinking of using a hammer in frame type solution. Sorry no pics.
  Glue and hammer or screw is my preference. Like the idea of a mini solution,
  thanks for that!

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  Junkballer

  October 29, 2011 12:52

  Do as they did in the old days, wrap with green(fresh)rawhide and secure the end with brass tacks, let it dry. It will last forever, ask Cochise [:)]

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  Ned Fall

  October 29, 2011 20:33

  Contact Gun Parts Inc. and buy a replacement.

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  Fatstrat

  October 30, 2011 03:43

  quote:Originally posted by Ned Fall
  Contact Gun Parts Inc. and buy a replacement.
  
  Or watch the auctions for a vintage replacement.

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  wpage

  October 30, 2011 15:26

  Lots of good info...
  
  Going to go both ways and fix the old as well as get a new stock for comparisons.
  
  Thanks!

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  wpage

  October 31, 2011 13:27

  A friend showed me a old trick using molding fasteners that look like a
  metal strip stamped to a zzz type design. Got to digest all this and keep the old as a hot spare with repairs.
  
  Thanks
  All!

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