Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga.

Posted by Tom Damiani on June 20, 2012, 7:14 pm
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Have aquired a 16 ga. O grade Elsie with Hunter One trigger and have a pre 1913 12 ga. inleted stock from Wenig Custom Gun Stocks could this be a suitable butt replacement on the 16 ga. receiver?

Re: Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga.

Posted by David Williamson on June 20, 2012, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga."
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Tom, it should be fine, BUT if the replacement was not made for a HOT trigger, then more wood has to be removed for the HOT to fit and work. I'm guessing that they are both Regular or FW frame stocks

Re: Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga.

Posted by danw on June 20, 2012, 10:04 pm, in reply to "Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga."
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Tom, As David states it will certainly work. You will have to size it down with a rasp for a 16ga though. If you have your original stock and a caliper it shouldn't be to tough. I used a half grip off a 12ga "00" to make a straight hand on a 16ga "0E" (R frames) last winter. Lots of labor but very rewarding when completed. Have fun!!

Re: Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga.

Posted by Tom Damiani on June 21, 2012, 8:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Pre 1913 receiver dimensions regarding 12 & 16 ga."
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Thanks David W.& TDan W. great to have correct input from individuals of LcS collectors organization. This project will be documented with photos to be placed in the LcSmith Journal.3