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    Winchester Model 72a

    I am restoring a Win 72a and am in need of a stock. The original portion forward of the bolt handle was completely shattered and beyond saving.
    Condition not important, anything that will work. I can refinish or repair damage.

    Does anyone know of another model stock whick can be substituted with some work.

    This will be a "useable gun" not looking to restore to original condition. The action and barrel are in fair condition with some exterior rust. After disassembly, cleaning and replacing some action parts I have fired it and it shoots quite well.

    Anyone have or know of a stock or just the portion behind the action please PM me. Thank you. gjh
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    Does Numrich at gunpartscorp.com have a NOS stock?

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    Silver Hill Gunstocks. NC is now doing business as Gunville (www.gunville.com). On page #15 of their web listing is the Winchester 72. They make blanks that are about 85-90% shaped & their walnut is a higher grade that original. Some fitting is required. Their price is $92. + shipping. They also have reproduction butt plates & some stock hardware.

    I bought one back when they were Silver Hill Gunstocks (see my post on Remington 521 "Sporter").
    Phone number:336-230-6686

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    The 72 is the tubular magazine version of the 69. If you can locate a 69 stock, you could add a channel for the tubular magazine, plug the clip hole & plug the clip magazine release hole on the left side. I think the Gunville option is best.
    Last edited by oldhenry; 09-07-2022 at 01:26 PM.

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    I wish you luck on your search.
    I still have the one I bought in 1962 when I was 10 years old. It was my first rifle and has fired many thousands of rounds.
    I used it for squirrels for decades.
    It still shoots very accurately.

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    Thank you to everyone with information and suggestions.
    Gun Parts lists it but has been out of stock for months. Homestead Parts lists it but also out of stock
    I have ordered the item from Gunville.com Thank you oldhenry!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tchepone View Post
    Thank you to everyone with information and suggestions.
    Gun Parts lists it but has been out of stock for months. Homestead Parts lists it but also out of stock
    I have ordered the item from Gunville.com Thank you oldhenry!
    We want pics when you're all finished! Don't forget the before of the original, the before of the new, and the finished of the new.

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