Stock interchangeability

[bstarling]

I am getting started on taking an old H&R Model 1900 12 gauge and doing a stub up to fit it with a new 50 cal muzzle loading barrel. The receiver is good and tight and I think it will make a nice gun when I'm through. All I have is the Mod 1900 barrel and receiver, no stock. My question is how close are the old model stocks to the newer ones? I suppose I could make one, but had just as soon get a semi inlet or the like if possible. My goal is to have a nice looking sort of classic when done so I do want a good fit between the metal and the wood.


Thanks,
Bill

[quickdtoo]

Modern frames are totally different, there's no tang like on your frame, Boyd's may have the right stock for your frame, but a modern stock might work with some good wood working skills.

Tim

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/H-R-ROUND-TANG-1-9-16-12-16-20-410-GA-p/300-919.htm

[bstarling]

Thanks for the link to Boyd's. Those round tang stocks look close enough get a good fit up if they left enough wood to work with. The write up sounds as if they did leave some wood.

Bill