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I have a Syracuse Arms double 12 gauge, Damascus barrels. By the serial #, it was manufactured in 1893/94. The stock is broken behind the grip, apparently common in those shotguns.

Checking with local gunships, I have been unable to locate a gunsmith who specializes in wood repair. I'm looking for a repair shop, preferably in-state.

Thanks!
 
I've never had the problem, but doing a search on the internet for "repair broken shotgun stock in North Carolina" I was surprised by the number of hits. I'd check the ones close to home first in case I felt the need to bring the gun in for an examine and repair quote.
 
@URIT, I tried searching and didn't find anything useful.

This may be something I can do myself. While I do a fair amount of woodworking, I'm nervous about messing up an old shotgun. I don't expect this one is truly valuable, but that's no reason to mess it up. I'll keep searching.
 
I saw a few YouTube videos that may help you decide whether you want to do the work yourself or continue searching for someone else. There are a couple of gunsmithing schools here in North Carolina that may be able to assist you with your project.
 
I haven't repaired a Damascus shotgun personally, but a friend sent his antique double-barrel to a specialized gunsmith out-of-state. They restored the stock flawlessly, preserving the original wood and overall value
 
I'm tangenting my own post ....

My intention for this shotgun is to restore it to working condition and keep it as a display item. I've read a lot about how Damascus (twist steel) barrels are not safe to shoot. For those not familiar with the term, this is from Wikipedia:

Damascus barrel / Damascus twist: An obsolete method of manufacturing a firearm barrel made by twisting strips of metal around a mandrel and forge welding it into shape. See also Damascus steel.​

A lot of articles caution how dangerous these shotguns are to shoot, and I expect that the original source was someone blowing one up. However, I found this article in my searching. It hasn't convinced me to try using the shotgun, but it is food for thought.
 

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