Royboy Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hello maybe this should be in the wanted section ? My uncle has the above gun that he bought in the 70s brand new and it was his first gun. whilst out rough shooting this season he’s jumped a ditch and landed on his stock and snapped it in half ! could anyone point me in the right direction for a stock or maybe you have one ? He’s not bothered of the condition of stock he can rub it down and re finish it. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 They are all hand fitted so will need fitting to his action not as easy as just bolt it on. Can the old one not be repaired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Oh no I didn’t realise that ! I’m not sure if it can be repaired ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Keep an eye on the auctions, Holts, Southams etc, particularly stock and action, you might strike it lucky with a gun with scrap barrels. Alternatively you may find one with poor barrels going cheaply. I agree not as easy as it sounds but aya are mass produced so it is likely stocks will be capable of being fitted to the actions and sidelocks without too much difficulty. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nice one Dave I’ll have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Royboy said: Nice one Dave I’ll have a look Look in Holts sealed bid auction. They have three in at prices that would be cheaper than a new stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dave at kelton said: Keep an eye on the auctions, Holts, Southams etc, particularly stock and action, you might strike it lucky with a gun with scrap barrels. Alternatively you may find one with poor barrels going cheaply. I agree not as easy as it sounds but aya are mass produced so it is likely stocks will be capable of being fitted to the actions and sidelocks without too much difficulty. Good luck Yes as long as you buy one that need wood removing to fit not adding!!!! Put some pictures of the break up you’ll be surprised what can be repaired. Edited March 30, 2018 by welshwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Try contacting ASI who import AYAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) It is is near impossible to fit the stock from one AyA to another satisfactorily , Even with No4's and Yeoman's it is difficult to get a good job . To start you would need a stock from a gun of similar serial number as there have been several change over time .Plus the fact that s stock from a scrap gun , if you can find one , may well be worn . I do not full hold with repairing stocks but others disagree . Unfortunately the cost of restocking is beyond the guns value as you can not buy a part machined stock from ASI it will have to be hand done . I know ASI well and have asked on several occasions . There are people can use the old stock as pattern and machine a new one up to final fitting and finishing ,If you PM me I will send you contact numbers .What they charge I dont know and again may well be the finished job is uneconomic . Edited March 30, 2018 by Gunman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very good repairs are possible and might be the only economic way to rescue a much loved gun. I have seen several. For example a friend had a Bland Brent broken across the pistol grip. It was repaired by Richardsons of Halesworth to a level where you had to examine it very closely to find the seam (the chequering helped). No doubt others can do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Brilliant thanks for the reply’s guys, all I can do is pas the information to my uncle and let him ring around. If another stock is cheap enough it’s probably worth a punt at trying it. If not he will have to look into having repaired/ new one made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Last quote I had from ASI to restock a No2 and it 6-7 years ago was over £2,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, welshwarrior said: Last quote I had from ASI to restock a No2 and it 6-7 years ago was over £2,000 Bloody Nora !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Why don't you send Welshwarrior some photos of the broken stock, he should be able to quote you for a repair. He repaired a pal's broken (smashed through the hand with bits missing) and made a virtually invisible job of it. Had to look really hard to notice any repair whatsoever. Top craftsman in my opinion. OB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Try Elderkins of Spalding, they may well have a used stock and ability to fit it or may be able to glue original. Could claim off house insurance if adequate cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Morris Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 30/03/2018 at 08:04, Royboy said: Hello maybe this should be in the wanted section ? My uncle has the above gun that he bought in the 70s brand new and it was his first gun. whilst out rough shooting this season he’s jumped a ditch and landed on his stock and snapped it in half ! could anyone point me in the right direction for a stock or maybe you have one ? He’s not bothered of the condition of stock he can rub it down and re finish it. thanks Hi, I really do not know why you are still looking at this, Welsh Warrior is the chap to ask to look at it and if he can't repair it no one can. His work is first class and the complete gun can be sent to him as will be needed with a sidelock. Good luck with it, Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tony Morris said: Hi, I really do not know why you are still looking at this, Welsh Warrior is the chap to ask to look at it and if he can't repair it no one can. His work is first class and the complete gun can be sent to him as will be needed with a sidelock. Good luck with it, Tony. I’m seeing my uncle tomorrow (he’s my boss) and see what he wants to do. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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