Nice job on the Stevens.

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 05:03 (3071 days ago) @ Sarge
edited by Hoot, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 05:44

And, for some shells and a Benjamin, a good solid double.

Edited to add: My understanding is the stock crack is usually caused by a high spot in the wood. Setting up the crack, relieving the high spot and a little glass bed should keep it from coming back. You probably already know this. It seems to be somewhat common on many old Stevens/Savage/Springfields.