Was hunting with my best friend this morning and before he could get himself strapped in he mis-stepped in the stand and fell 19 feet straight to the ground.
He is alive this afternoon and happy to be here!!!!!
The problem (one of many) is that his rifle was pinned in between himself and his fall (lucky for him or he would be dead!) and was snapped clean in two from the force of the fall.
This was no cheasy rifle, but a .30-40 craig Model 1898 Carbine from the Springfield Armory. It is a classic, but because it was the rifle his mother hunted with he is very distraught over the damage.
It is a single piece stock that is broken clean in two right at the trigger guard. I want to get it fixed for him, but I don't know if aesthetically I should have it repaired or if I should replace the stock entirely???
I am at a loss with how to continue and would really appreciate any input you guys and gals have....
Thanks
2007-11-23
08:16:20
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