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Offline astrix

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cutting a stock?
« on: December 14, 2004, 01:53:01 PM »
I was wondering if anyone has a ballpark figure as to what it would
cost to have the stock cut shorter to shorten the LOP on my O/U.I
realize it will vary from 'smith to 'smith,but was looking for a ballpark
figure as to what to expect.Also wondering what is involved,refinish of the stock?Thanks for any insight,
Gary
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2004, 02:17:58 PM »
Astrix, How expensive your shotgun is may have some bearing on the type of pad and quality of work you require. I have had several cut and it usually is under $100.00 for the pad and labor. However for a fine double the pad alone could cost 3 or 4 times that figure. For the adverage pump or auto you should only need to spend $50- $75 I would guess for everything. If it is a cheepy buy a $10.00 pad at wal-mart and cut it your self.  Regards, Byron
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2004, 02:44:58 PM »
Thanks for the info.It's a nice gun,so I would want a high quality job done.
Just was looking for estimate before the search for someone I'll trust to
work on it :grin: \Thanks again,
Gary
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2004, 09:56:55 AM »
One thing I would keep in mind, is that when a stock is cut it hurts the gun's collectibility to some extent if it is a collectible or possibly could some day be a collectible.  Personally I would hesitate to cut it unles you dont mind reducing its value and possibly its resale.  But I am pretty picky about my shotguns and I would never buy one that has been cut. Just my opinion.
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I agree
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2004, 02:43:27 AM »
I agree with what you're saying,I wouldn't buy one which
was cut either.This one won't be sold,however,it's my field
gun(Franchi Alcione Field 20 g.)It doesn't shoulder quite as fast
as my skeet gun(Beretta 686 silver pidgeon II 20 g.)and I thought
taking a little off the stock would help.Thanks for the info guys.
Gary
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2004, 03:33:38 AM »
I get $10 for the cut, $10 for finishing the cut end(sealing) and $30 for grinding and finishing a pad. So it's $50 plus the price of the pad if you need a new one. A cut to change the pitch is the same price as a straight one.

   I thought the 20 & 28 Ga Franchi's were called "Veloce" and the 12's called the "Alcione"???
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Used to be avail.....
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2004, 04:12:11 AM »
They stopped making the Alcione Light Field in 20 g.Now it's the
Alcione Titanium Model avail. in 20.Glad I picked it up when
I did,it really shoots well,and have had no problems with it.
It does fit pretty well,just doesn't fit me quite as well as the
Berettas do. :-)
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