V. Bernardelli SXS needing a stock

jal5 · March 5, 2012, 10:12 AM

My buddy has an old Bernardelli SXS in 12 ga. with a broken stock. The only description on the gun is:
V. Bernardelli, Gordon VT
Acciaia Special Extra Canne Cromate
Model 66506

I haven't been able to find much online about this specific gun but I would imagine the stock would be available someplace? Or will it be better to just attempt to fix the stock?

Thanks. Joe

oneounceload · March 5, 2012, 10:22 AM

You might try here:

http://www.bernardelli.com/en/index.htm

mete · March 5, 2012, 11:08 AM

It says --Special extra steel , chromed barrel !

jal5 · March 5, 2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the translation of the phrase, that is a help.
I sent Bernardelli co. an email inquiring about the stock, we will see where that goes. Joe

jal5 · March 7, 2012, 03:50 PM

Bernardelli was not much help on that stock. Any other ideas will be welcomed!
Joe

PetahW · March 10, 2012, 01:12 PM

With many better quality Euro double shotguns, like your Bernadelli, the stock is generally made-to-order, and specifically fitted to each gun - and so are not interchangeable, like something pulled from a parts bin.

There's geneally two options:

1) Repair & refinish the broken stock.

2) Make (or have made, aka $$$) a new buttstock, usually from one of the many gunstock companies that offer shotgun stocks. (Checkering would be extra)

.

zippy13 · March 10, 2012, 02:27 PM

jal5
Most stock suppliers have stock duplicating machines. You said you stock is broken; but, is it in a good enough condition that would allow it to be used as a pattern? A while back, there was a TFL member who was asking for stocks to duplicate so he could try out his new machine. Sadly, it seemed he was having a hard time giving away new stocks.

oneounceload · March 10, 2012, 04:23 PM

As long as the head is intact, a duplicating machine can be used for the most important aspects - the inletting in that area - however, final finishing and fitting will still need to be done

Bernadelli made a lot of production guns, to basic "average" dimensions - you know, those average dimensions that never seem to fit anyone - so another stock from the same model should work, IF you can find someone parting out a gun

March 5, 2012, 10:12 AM	#1
jal5 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 419	V. Bernardelli SXS needing a stock My buddy has an old Bernardelli SXS in 12 ga. with a broken stock. The only description on the gun is: V. Bernardelli, Gordon VT Acciaia Special Extra Canne Cromate Model 66506 I haven't been able to find much online about this specific gun but I would imagine the stock would be available someplace? Or will it be better to just attempt to fix the stock? Thanks. Joe __________________ We live in the greatest country on Earth- always be thankful!

March 5, 2012, 11:08 AM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	It says --Special extra steel , chromed barrel ! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

March 5, 2012, 11:54 AM	#4
jal5 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 419	Thanks for the translation of the phrase, that is a help. I sent Bernardelli co. an email inquiring about the stock, we will see where that goes. Joe __________________ We live in the greatest country on Earth- always be thankful!

March 7, 2012, 03:50 PM	#5
jal5 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 419	Bernardelli was not much help on that stock. Any other ideas will be welcomed! Joe __________________ We live in the greatest country on Earth- always be thankful!

March 5, 2012, 10:22 AM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	You might try here: http://www.bernardelli.com/en/index.htm

March 10, 2012, 01:12 PM	#6
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	With many better quality Euro double shotguns, like your Bernadelli, the stock is generally made-to-order, and specifically fitted to each gun - and so are not interchangeable, like something pulled from a parts bin. There's geneally two options: 1) Repair & refinish the broken stock. 2) Make (or have made, aka $$$) a new buttstock, usually from one of the many gunstock companies that offer shotgun stocks. (Checkering would be extra) .

March 10, 2012, 02:27 PM	#7
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	jal5 Most stock suppliers have stock duplicating machines. You said you stock is broken; but, is it in a good enough condition that would allow it to be used as a pattern? A while back, there was a TFL member who was asking for stocks to duplicate so he could try out his new machine. Sadly, it seemed he was having a hard time giving away new stocks.

March 10, 2012, 04:23 PM	#8
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	As long as the head is intact, a duplicating machine can be used for the most important aspects - the inletting in that area - however, final finishing and fitting will still need to be done Bernadelli made a lot of production guns, to basic "average" dimensions - you know, those average dimensions that never seem to fit anyone - so another stock from the same model should work, IF you can find someone parting out a gun