What a waste. Boyds "replacement" shotgun stocks

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I was able to get a repop winchester rubber pad, and it will work with the Boyd's replacement stock. I fitted it a couple weeks ago, and started applying finish all the stocks I had on hand. Now I have a real problem - deciding which to use. I'm open to being persuaded at this point.

First up - the original stock that was on the gun. I repaired the crack with threaded pins and acraglas. The finish is my own alkanet stain and red oil. Grain was purposefully not filled, but the dents and scratches were removed to at least make it look used but well cared for. The lighting shows off the repair more than it actually looks in person. It passes the 10ft stare test.


Second option - the used original stock. Plenty of dents needed steamed outlet and it needed a new buttplate fit. All that is left is to lightly scuff back the final finish and wax.


Last option - the Boyds stock with repro rubber recoil pad - not affixed in this pic because I have a couple more weeks of finish applications to go. But it's starting to look as is it should.


I suppose I will need to see them on a fully assembled gun, but I'm still polishing parts between applications of finish on the stocks. Once I decide, I will sell the others, so if anyone on this forum needs a good model 12 stock, shoot me a PM. You can have dibs before I put them on fleabay.