July 23, 2021, 04:35 PM | #1 |
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Frank Wesson buttstock
I am in need of a butt stock for my Frank Wesson single shot rifle.
It has the military issue buttplate. Anyone have any information who might be making these? Brian |
July 24, 2021, 08:02 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like it needs to be made for you.
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Not easy but can be done !!!
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J.M.H.O.
Just did a cursory internet search and that style of stock, is very common and makes it easier to replicate or modify. I have seen blank stocks that I feel, could easily be modified and worth the effort. ....
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Check with Pecatonica River and see if they have anything close that could be used to duplicate an original. If you have the original for measurements/pattern - a good woodworker or stocktaker should be able to do it. I had a Frank Wesson 44 Henry Rimfire carbine years ago and the buttstock is pretty straightforward as far as duplicating - much like a Stevens Favorite and other models - not the same dimensions but rather as far as fitting to receiver, etc. Not anywhere near as much work as building as starting with a blank to build a half-stock or full=stock rifle. All of the Frank Wesson carbines and rifles I have had an opportunity to examine over the years were stocked in straight grained black walnut.
Good luck!
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July 26, 2021, 06:44 AM | #6 |
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If you've got a couple of weeks, you can take a Summer NRA class and make your own. Do you even have the old stock?
If you're familar with handtools (chisels, #49 Nicholosn file), it's not that hard. Length of pull, cast-on/cast-off is important (to fit the user) and drop of comb (depending on sight).
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July 26, 2021, 08:45 AM | #7 |
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Treeebone used to be a good source.
http://www.treebonecarving.com |
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