Crack in stock of Kentucky Flintlock

[RonC]

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?



Thank you,
Ron

[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.

[RonC]

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

[prairie dog]

epoxy and a pin.

[rollingb]

epoxy and a pin.

[RonC]

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.
Thank you,
Ron

[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.

[RonC]

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

[R.M.]

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

[cb]

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

[snake eyes]

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

[RonC]

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

[snake eyes]

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