Acerforestry Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Is there anyone on here who does the above, possibly in the south east (otherwise RFD charges a pain). Have bought a very reasonable Beretta 391 but stock could do with sorting at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Hello, why would you need the RFD, stock and forend ? Or just stock ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Acerforestry said: Is there anyone on here who does the above, possibly in the south east (otherwise RFD charges a pain). Have bought a very reasonable Beretta 391 but stock could do with sorting at some point Just whip the woodwork off and post it no need for Rfd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Why not tackle it yourself ? I have done several stocks over the years, I bought another gun this week that had a couple of dents in the comb of the stock, probably caused by ear defenders, I have steamed them out and I am now re oiling the wood to bring back the shine. The Beretta is likely to be a varnished finish, so would need stripping before oiling. The woodwork on a 391 is not going to be 'exhibition ' grade, so an ideal project for a first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerforestry Posted May 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Yes fair comment this is an option, in the main are scuffs around the slightly damaged recoil pad (which ideally needs replacing), I have refurbed a walnut airgun stock before and that came out ok but this is going to be a bit trickier And sorry yes, taking action off is easier I'm just new to shotguns and without a few pointers or a glance at youtube not sure yet how straightforward that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) Taking the wood off a 391 is probably one of the easiest jobs in gunsmithing. Having removed the recoil pad, which is usually 2 screws( as long as some clown hasn't glued the pad to the wood). Shine a torch down the hole in the heel of the stock. You should then be able to see the head of the stock bolt, usually a screwdriver is required, or occasionally a 12mm socket. Undo that bolt and the stock will come off. Now you can strip the varnish finish from the wood and start the re oiling process. Some very good YouTube videos showing how to do the rest. You can buy some excellent Beretta recoil pads off the bay at very reasonable prices too. Edited May 20, 2023 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fox 1 Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Hi A friend of mine had his browning stock and four end done by this gentleman ian lingham gunsmith, repairs and restoration 01622 884536 Email ianlingham22@gmail.com nr sittingbourne give him a try hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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