Fixin' what Bubba did

[Gary]

So I bought a replacement stock for my Model 12 Winchester 20 ga. and when I got it I was amazed at Bubba's talents. He drilled the center hole (bolt hole with a spade bit and went through the side of the stock. AND in drilling with the spade bit he also drilled almost through the base that the bolt tightens against. Started with milling a replacement piece for the side of the stock and wiped on some BLO to see how it would color match. It'll get there.

 

[popper]

Who is (the) Bubba?

 

[Gary]

All I can definitively say is that it WASN'T me!!

 

[glassparman]

Nuthin like using the right size bit for the job! Bigger is better LOL

 

[Ian]

Some people's kids....

 

[Mitty38]

Man I had to check out this thread, right away. When I saw the title.
I thought it may have been one of my old guns.
Not mine, but on par with some of my previous projects, ask Ian, he has one of them.
(Referring to the Stevens.)

 

[Ian]

That one's hanging on a nail in the wall of our Colorado house next to some pieces of antique guns we found in mining areas. Never could get a good weld on the cast steel-ish material. Case color looks nice, though.

 

[fiver]

i got a 20ga over under out in the shop that suffered the same fate.
not by me,,, LOL.
problem is i don't even have the stock, or bolt and the gun has no markings other than Brescia Italy.
there's only around 6,000 gun makers in that mountain valley so narrowing down a replacement has been a 3 year ongoing project.

 

[Gary]

Did some chiesel'n on the stock and made the plug fit somewhat and now going to tackle the botched bolt hole. Some more blending of colors and it'll be OK for me.

 

[Winelover]

Looks like a pretty decent match to me.

 

[Ian]

Pretty good for what Bubba left you to work with. VERY good for what the price of a new buttstock is.

 

[Gary]

Pretty good for what Bubba left you to work with. VERY good for what the price of a new buttstock is.

Ain't that the truth; Minimum of $150 and up. This will work OK if I can figure the right angle to use to fix the Bolt Hole down at the Wrist level. I expect the stock will have a slight cant.

 

[fiver]

that might not be a bad thing.
most of the good guns have a little cast to them.
a little twist in the right direction if properly bedded to the frame could also be helpful in keeping you and the shot looking in the same place.

 

[todd]

So I bought a replacement stock for my Model 12 Winchester 20 ga. and when I got it I was amazed at Bubba's talents. He drilled the center hole (bolt hole with a spade bit and went through the side of the stock. AND in drilling with the spade bit he also drilled almost through the base that the bolt tightens against. Started with milling a replacement piece for the side of the stock and wiped on some BLO to see how it would color match. It'll get there.

i have an 1896 Springfield Armory stock the same as yours. i was going to buy an '96 Springfield action and build up from there, but.........i should just sell it.

 

[Gary]

I'm actually going to forego the drilling in lieu of a pre-drilled steel plug (thick washer) notched to fit flush with the remaining "infrastructure". As far as the stock finish goes; I sanded it down to 400 grit removing as much of the dark color as I could so that the stock will more closely match the forearm and apply several thinned down coats of Poly. I applied 2 coats today; it dries nicely. I thinned with equal volumes of Poly and Mineral Spirits. I'll put several coats on and then finish with a 1/3 to 2/3's mix of Mineral Spirits to Poly. I don't want a gloss finish, just a nice satin finish. I have to say, after several light sandings with only 400 grit paper, it's baby butt smooth.

 

[Ian]

I got a 12-gauge Wingmaster cheap because the head of the stock was busted up and loose on the frame. A little flocked Acra-Glas and a file fixed it right up, I took the opportunity to put about 1/4" of cast on in it and reduce the drop just a tad while I was refitting it so it fits me better. The next guy will be buying a new buttstock unless he's built like me and left-eyed.

 

[Gary]

I could use it, I'm Left Eyed.

 

[todd]

I thinned with equal volumes of Poly and Mineral Spirits. I'll put several coats on and then finish with a 1/3 to 2/3's mix of Mineral Spirits to Poly. I don't want a gloss finish, just a nice satin finish. I have to say, after several light sandings with only 400 grit paper, it's baby butt smooth.

i use 3 parts Poly to 1 part mineral spirits. i use 400 grit and then 4-ought bronze wool.

'16 Spanish Mauser in 6.5x55

'98 Mauser (1944) in 8x57

 

[Gary]

Beautiful work Todd; a fly would break it's neck trying to land on that finish.

 

[Gary]

Got the patch glued in place this morning and I'll get it sanded flush and start the Poly/Mineral Spirits wash this afternoon (hopefully). The wife has been fairly stable so far today (hope that doesn't jinx things) so God willing I'll be able to get a few more coats on it before I switch to a 2/3; 1/3 mix.