Stock repair in the Waco area

[Cz315]

Hi guys,

A nice Finnish Mosin showed up damaged. The seller packed it well, so it's on the USPS, but it is a nice gun and I want it fixed either way. Any recommendations for a quality gunsmith in the Waco area (or even beyond) would greatly appreciated. It's not going to be a shooter, so less of an emphasis on the sturdiness, but I want it to be not noticeable - as much as possible, of course as it's can not be completely fixed

 

[Lead Belly]

Hi guys,

A nice Finnish Mosin showed up damaged. The seller packed it well, so it's on the USPS, but it is a nice gun and I want it fixed either way. Any recommendations for a quality gunsmith in the Waco area (or even beyond) would greatly appreciated. It's not going to be a shooter, so less of an emphasis on the sturdiness, but I want it to be not noticeable - as much as possible, of course as it's can not be completely fixed
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You would need a woodworker more than a gunsmith, in my opinion.

That is a DIY job. First, remove that screw. Apply some woodglue- (Titebond brand) then wrap some stretch film around it, some rubber bands, then let it dry. Get any seepage off after with white wet t-shirt rag.

 

[TxStetson]

A little wood glue and squeeze clamps. As long as you remove the excess glue that seeps out, you’ll never see it. Assuming you put it on straight that is.

 

[no2gates]

That looks like a nice clean break that as others have said with some wood glue would barely be noticable.

 

[V-Tach]

Sorry, if it had been packed well....that would not have happened. I received and shipped hundreds of rifles over the years......attention to detail on shipping old rifles is lost on most shipping rifles....jmho...

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I've been known to do some stock work on my own projects and I'm pretty damn sure I could help ya out with this one.
I'm not a stock smith or a gun smith I just tinker with stuff.
Pm me if you're interested.

 

[V-Tach]

I've been known to do some stock work on my own projects and I'm pretty damn sure I could help ya out with this one.
I'm not a stock smith or a gun smith I just tinker with stuff.
Pm me if you're interested.

His work is stellar......

 

[Cz315]

the guy packed super well - I'll give him credit. @Lonesome Dove how do I send you a pm? Still figuring out this forum...

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Click on my Name and it will give you the option to start a conversation.

 

[V-Tach]

He may not have enough posts to PM...

 

[Cz315]

yeah, apparently it a number of posts thing. when I click nothing shows up and I can't respond to your message even if I see it. Will txt

 

[no2gates]

yeah, apparently it a number of posts thing. when I click nothing shows up and I can't respond to your message even if I see it. Will txt

Yup, I believe it's a 25 post minimum to PM or post in classifieds.
ETA, if you become a yearly or lifetime member, you can bypass that requirement.