Stock Repair

azjohn · July 8, 2007, 11:16 PM

I have a M12 winchester pump with a cracked butt stock.The stock is cracked from the receiver back about 4 inches; going with the grain. How do I repair this? Is there a web site where i can get the info or do I need to buy a book? Should I buy a replacement so I can use the gun and repair the original ? This gun is still a shooter even though it was made in 1919. I and my father would like to us e it again; any help would be appreciated. Az climate is very dry and hot; wood drys out . Thanks John

JWT · July 9, 2007, 12:58 AM

It can probably be repaired (glued) and should be stronger than it was to start with if done correctly. If you haven't done any work with wood or on firearms you might be best to find a gunsmith that can repair it for you. Don't know where you live in AZ, but I can tell you that there are a number of very good gunsmiths that travel to and set up shop at the various trap clubs when there are 'shoots'. Trap and Field Magazine would also have contacts for a number of 'smiths' that could probably repair it.

I haven't had any work done by resident gunsmiths in the Tucson area. I have had quite a bit of work done by a couple gunsmiths at the bigger 'shoots' out at the Tucson Trap and Skeet club.

Martyn4802 · July 9, 2007, 09:48 AM

John,

If you have the interest, you can repair it yourself. It's not that difficult, and you'll have the satisfaction of doing the repair.
Buy some two part clear epoxy paint as sold by boat stores for boat repairs. Follow the mixing directions, and then force the mixture into the crack all the way through the stock. Then, use rubber surgical tubing, or something similar, and wrap it around the repair tightly so the crack is pulled together and leave it sit for 24 hours. Then, remove the tubing, and refinish the stock. You can do all of this.
If you don't feel comfortable doing the job, take it to a gunsmith. He will do the same thing I described.
I have made stock repairs using the method I describe above.

Martyn

azjohn · July 16, 2007, 09:49 PM

JWT, Martyn
Thanks for the help. I think I can handle a job like this.With a project like this I think the most important thing is to take your time and not rush it. John

July 8, 2007, 11:16 PM	#1
azjohn Member Join Date: April 25, 2007 Location: Amado, Arizona Posts: 73	Stock Repair I have a M12 winchester pump with a cracked butt stock.The stock is cracked from the receiver back about 4 inches; going with the grain. How do I repair this? Is there a web site where i can get the info or do I need to buy a book? Should I buy a replacement so I can use the gun and repair the original ? This gun is still a shooter even though it was made in 1919. I and my father would like to us e it again; any help would be appreciated. Az climate is very dry and hot; wood drys out . Thanks John

July 16, 2007, 09:49 PM	#4
azjohn Member Join Date: April 25, 2007 Location: Amado, Arizona Posts: 73	JWT, Martyn Thanks for the help. I think I can handle a job like this.With a project like this I think the most important thing is to take your time and not rush it. John __________________ Not cool sunglasses for the AZ sun.

July 9, 2007, 12:58 AM	#2
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	It can probably be repaired (glued) and should be stronger than it was to start with if done correctly. If you haven't done any work with wood or on firearms you might be best to find a gunsmith that can repair it for you. Don't know where you live in AZ, but I can tell you that there are a number of very good gunsmiths that travel to and set up shop at the various trap clubs when there are 'shoots'. Trap and Field Magazine would also have contacts for a number of 'smiths' that could probably repair it. I haven't had any work done by resident gunsmiths in the Tucson area. I have had quite a bit of work done by a couple gunsmiths at the bigger 'shoots' out at the Tucson Trap and Skeet club.

July 9, 2007, 09:48 AM	#3
Martyn4802 Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: Grayling, Michigan Posts: 737	John, If you have the interest, you can repair it yourself. It's not that difficult, and you'll have the satisfaction of doing the repair. Buy some two part clear epoxy paint as sold by boat stores for boat repairs. Follow the mixing directions, and then force the mixture into the crack all the way through the stock. Then, use rubber surgical tubing, or something similar, and wrap it around the repair tightly so the crack is pulled together and leave it sit for 24 hours. Then, remove the tubing, and refinish the stock. You can do all of this. If you don't feel comfortable doing the job, take it to a gunsmith. He will do the same thing I described. I have made stock repairs using the method I describe above. Martyn