Scant stocks good bad or ugly

[Johnny Peppers]

Yep. The "scant stock" was never planned, and was the result of a union between a C stock and an S stock.

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[boristhepig]

Hi
Just to update you, the scant stock I received from Westland Military Antiques that was for the 1903A1 and not altered to fit the 1903A3. Westland told me if I returned the stock they would replace it with 1903A3 and refund my return shipping costs. Several weeks later had no replacement stock or shipping refund. I was lucky to get my original payment back .
I have now been thinking again about replacement stocks and decided i will look for a S stock with reinforcing bolts as this is I believe would have been the correct stock for a October 43 built rifle. I know the scant or C are better shooting stocks but its not my main shooting rifle and would like to try and preserve it with some semblance of originality
If any one knows of a good supplier or source for one that ships to the UK it would be appreciated.
Regards Terry

[Claven2]

I've had good luck with the Type 11 and Type 12 stocks from Northridge. They have new-in0wrap and used ones.

Beware of new stocks, any new stock does need "some" fitting and if you don't know how to fine tune the inletting, you might be better off with a low-wear "takeoff".

These are apparently out of europe, presumably former FN stockpile parts.

[ABPOS]

The straights look nice too, so I commend your choice. And like you said, more correct probably.