I've got an old Winchester model 52 (four-digit serial number). I told myself I wasn't going to take it out until I thought I had enough skill to use such a nice rifle. I've been practicing for months with my Marlin 60 (I put some nice peeps on it, but it still isn't the greatest shooting gun), and I feel I'm ready to finally ready to move up to a real 22 target rifle.
Here's my problem: The Winchester 52 belonged to my great-grandfather (a really little guy), he shortened the stock. My grandfather re-lengthened the stock to make it fit him (added a piece of walnut). My grandfather gave the gun to me and even though I would like a slightly longer stock, I would really like to put an original looking or, preferably, a target style stock on it. My problem is: I can't find even an original style take off ANYWHERE. Obviously, since the original stock has been hacked up, maintaining original parts for value isn't my concern (I don't sell my guns). I would just like something comfortable for small bore shoots (silhouette varmint shoots are mostly what they have around here) plus it would be nice to see the guys with Anshutz rifles stop chuckling when they see my marlin
Where can I get a new stock for this gun?
Here's my problem: The Winchester 52 belonged to my great-grandfather (a really little guy), he shortened the stock. My grandfather re-lengthened the stock to make it fit him (added a piece of walnut). My grandfather gave the gun to me and even though I would like a slightly longer stock, I would really like to put an original looking or, preferably, a target style stock on it. My problem is: I can't find even an original style take off ANYWHERE. Obviously, since the original stock has been hacked up, maintaining original parts for value isn't my concern (I don't sell my guns). I would just like something comfortable for small bore shoots (silhouette varmint shoots are mostly what they have around here) plus it would be nice to see the guys with Anshutz rifles stop chuckling when they see my marlin
Where can I get a new stock for this gun?