I recently inherited my grandfathers field 16ga. I read briefly on the issues and it appears I may have some cracking in a problem spot.
Is this fixable? Any gunsmith recommendations? I’m located in Casper WY.

What a neat legacy Dolph.
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.

There is a great article in the LCSCA Spring Journal which just went in the mail last week that deals with this topic. It was written by Lou Rotelli who I would highly recommend to do the work.

Thank you for the contacts Drew!

Appreciate the heads up on that article and the recommendation Rick!