Your images are an excellent illustration of the fact that cracks at the apex of the lockplate inlet start in the relatively thin wood at the head of the stock
There are a number of experts doing amazing repairs, and a couple out west:
Charlie Pfleger
Hill Rod and Gun
Bozeman, MT
406-585-2228
http://www.hillrodandgun.com/
Dennis Smith
The Stock Doctor
http://www.thestockdr.com/index.php
Tygh Valley, OR
541-483-2182
BTW depending on the DOM your 16g chambers may be 2 9/16" and should be measured.
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