Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: RonC on October 21, 2015, 12:57:29 PM

Title: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: RonC on October 21, 2015, 12:57:29 PM

I recently noticed a crack in the stock behind the cock in a custom Kentucky pistol I purchased used. Do I need to do something to stabilize the crack? SHould I do anything at all or just leave it as is?
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Thank you,
Ron

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: Hanshi on October 21, 2015, 02:44:50 PM

Speaking for myself, I would fix it.  I don't have the knowledge to say "how" exactly but others on the forum surely will.

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: RonC on October 21, 2015, 02:46:50 PM

Quote from: "Hanshi"

Speaking for myself, I would fix it.  I don't have the knowledge to say "how" exactly but others on the forum surely will.

Thank you, Hanshi,
Ron

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: prairie dog on October 21, 2015, 04:30:58 PM

epoxy and a pin.

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: rollingb on October 21, 2015, 07:50:49 PM

Quote from: "prairie dog"

epoxy and a pin.

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: RonC on October 22, 2015, 10:38:51 AM

My first inclination is to talk to some folks in the local muzzleloading society I belong to, find a well-respected ML gunsmith, and take it from there. I have a concern that if I try the stabilization myself, doing it for the first time, I may ruin the stock or at least exacerbate the problem. There doesn't seem to be much room for error. My claim in the past that with a hammer, lever and duct tape I can fix anything, may not hold in this case. ;D
Thank you,
Ron

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: R.M. on October 22, 2015, 12:10:20 PM

There's a guy in Lakewood I think, that is noted for doing very good repairs. I had him do one for me, and he did a good job, at a good price. I just wish I could remember his name, or where I got his contact info.

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: RonC on October 22, 2015, 01:22:54 PM

Quote from: "R.M."

There's a guy in Lakewood I think, that is noted for doing very good repairs. I had him do one for me, and he did a good job, at a good price. I just wish I could remember his name, or where I got his contact info.

Now, Lakewood would be very convenient.
Ron

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: R.M. on October 22, 2015, 01:35:16 PM

I seem to remember I found him in one of the ML mags.

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: cb on October 22, 2015, 01:47:35 PM

Check with Jack Brooks - he's a great builder and does restorations in the Denver area
Email: http://www.jsbrookslongrifles.com/ (http://www.jsbrookslongrifles.com/)

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: snake eyes on October 23, 2015, 11:56:39 AM

Check with gunmaker . He may be able to send you in the right direction for a fix.
snake-eyes  

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: RonC on October 23, 2015, 12:15:28 PM

Quote from: "snake eyes"

Check with gunmaker . He may be able to send you in the right direction for a fix.
snake-eyes  

I have an English style dueling pistol made by gunmaker. He did a fine job on it!

Just for convenience I am going to check out the local gentleman posted a few replies up.

Ron

Title: Re: Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock
Post by: snake eyes on October 23, 2015, 03:36:47 PM

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