1898 Military Restoration

[Thomassen]

Now that I've found that my 1898 can perform at the range I can now seriously think about restoring it. It has has it's original 30" barrel.

Original stocks are way to pricey. I'm looking at replacement stocks: Boyd's, S & S, Macon, and Bob's Gun Shop in AZ. I've read reviews on all of them except Bob's. Anyone use his stocks? Thanks for your help in advance.

[psteinmayer]

I haven't heard about Bob's... but I have heard that a couple people went with Boyd's and were rewarded with a stock that looked as if it was carved with a chainsaw...

[Thomassen]

I heard that about Boyd's, too.

[tanker]

I've used Bob's forend replacement's and had excellent results. Nice American walnut and very close to dimensions. Don't know about full stocks though.

[Top Dean]

what prices is he showing for his stocks as I am looking for 2 stocks myself 1 for a 1896 Carbine and 1 for a M1894 Rifle

[Thomassen]

Bob's Krag rifle and carbine stocks list at $150 without the handguard/forend. The Forent lists at $55. You need to cut inlet for the sight and add springs/rivets. He does not list a specific year for his Krag stocks.

[Top Dean]

sounds good what is his web site would like to check him out

[Thomassen]

Here's the link. Let us know if you purchase from him and tell us how it goes.

http://www.gun-parts.com/index.html/

[Top Dean]

the stocks look to be of the model 99 type and I have been told they will not work on model (6 and earlier