BG90 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hi all, I was just wondering if someone could help me out with some info in regards to the law and shotgun stocks. I have the chance to buy a .410 3 shot bolt action but the stock is totally wrecked to the point that its not usable, the rest of the gun is in pretty good shape. My question is do I need to replace the stock with an identical one or can I have a custom made one fitted? [thumb hole style] Any info is welcome as it would be a feature/project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 No legal problem, but a thumb hole stock on a shotgun??? Thumbholes are to make it easier to hold a rifle more steady, not appropriate with a shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG90 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Thank you for the fast reply on the info. I know it sounds a little odd, not thumb hole as such but more open stock [cut out centre] not really sure how to explain it, as I don't know if the style has a name sorry. Its to try and reduce the weight as much as possible, [its a 410 so not exactly heavy to start with, and I am not to worried about the balance] Would you happen to know if there are any good suppliers of stock blanks in the uk? eg: a stock that is finished externally but needs cutting/recessing to fit the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I would guess that the cost of such a blank would be far greater than the value of a bolt action .410. Not much help, I know, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG90 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Ye I would expect it to cost more than the 410, was just wondering how much more. It is something I am able to make my self though if need be. Thank you for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Are you thinking along the lines of skeleton stock, seen on the old poachers folding 410s? Could you buy a cheapy old bolt action and modify the stock? Like one of these? https://www.gunstar.co.uk/webley-webley-scott-410-b-a-410-bore-gauge-single-barrel/Shotguns/1085153 Edited November 2, 2019 by kennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, BG90 said: Ye I would expect it to cost more than the 410, was just wondering how much more. It is something I am able to make my self though if need be. Thank you for the help. Piece of wood and away you go then! Certainly the cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG90 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, kennett said: Are you thinking along the lines of skeleton stock, seen on the old poachers folding 410s? Could you buy a cheapy old bolt action and modify the stock? Like one of these? https://www.gunstar.co.uk/webley-webley-scott-410-b-a-410-bore-gauge-single-barrel/Shotguns/1085153 Yes a wooden skeleton stock looks right after googling it, thank you for that. I am only looking at having a custom stock as the gun I am looking at is exactly what I am after and at a very good price the only problem with it is the very damaged stock on it at the moment. Edited November 2, 2019 by BG90 Changing I to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, BG90 said: Yes a wooden skeleton stock looks right after googling it, thank you for that. I am only looking at having a custom stock as the gun I am looking at is exactly what I am after and at a very good price the only problem with it is the very damaged stock on it at the moment. Buy a one of those cheapy ones, bin the action and barrel and use the stock to chop up 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 How about an air rifle or rifle stock, usual some on holts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG90 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, kennett said: Buy a one of those cheapy ones, bin the action and barrel and use the stock to chop up 👍 I couldn't butcher one gun to fix another , just wouldn't feel right haha 23 minutes ago, bluesj said: How about an air rifle or rifle stock, usual some on holts I have thought about that but even then it would still require work to fit correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabbers Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 I have a couple of Winchester Model 67 stocks for a bolt action .22 gathering dust.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG90 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 3 hours ago, nabbers said: I have a couple of Winchester Model 67 stocks for a bolt action .22 gathering dust.... Hi nabbers, Thank you for replying. sadly the gun I was looking at with the broken stock has sold :[ I didn't jump on it fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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