M39 STOCK Cracked REPAIRABLE?!?With Pics

[target4fun]

Okay,

After talking to some people off here, there is thought that it is possible to repair my stock depending on how bad it was. So i took some picture's if you have ever done repairs please let me know 3 things. First is it worth it 2 try to fix it and second, what is the best way about doing it... keep in mind ive never repaired a stock before only refinished em. So details help

Thanks again i appricate it very much!

Chris Stockton

WARNING: the pictures are very high quality so if you got 56k dial up dont try it! Only broadband!

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THese pictures are to show u an overview:

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 001.jpg

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 009.jpg

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 010.jpg

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 011.jpg


THESE ARE CLOSE UP'S OF THE CRACK that way u can see how deep it is!

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 012.jpg

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 015.jpg

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 016.jpg

http://www.nramembershipnow.com/images/m39 cracked/m39 cracked 017.jpg

 

[Cosmoline]

Looks like a repairable crack. REmove the stock, clean out any dust or debris inside the crack, get some high-grade wood adhesive (NOT just elmers!) that can withstand high temps and rough use along with some wood clamps. inject the glue from inside the receiver where possible, clamp it down and wipe away any excess glue on the outside. Since it's with the grain it should seal right back up.

 

[target4fun]

Thanks alot I was thinking of useing gorella glue, you think thats good or you know of anything better.


thanks

 

[Cosmoline]

I've used it before to repair an old Mauser stock and it worked very well. It dries very hard though so make sure to wipe off any seepage. YOu may still end up with hard ooze that you'll have to carefully sand off if you want to get rid of.

 

[m39fan]

I'd try Gorilla Glue. Use a syringe with large bore needle (most farms stores could set you up) to get the glue down in where you need it. This will also help minimize any "oozing".

HTH,
Mike

 

[Roudy]

Stock repair

Hi target4fun,

Looks repairable to me too. You sure you weren't bayonet fighting with someone

What ever glue you use make sure it will withstand moisture. I've tried Gorrilla glue and my brother thinks the world of it, personally I like the TightBond moisture resistant.....but better yet would be a good two part epoxy. The epoxy will make the joint stronger than the rest of the stock.

 

[mandrake]

Definately appears repairable.

Wonder why the stock was cut with the grain not running horizontal?

Out of all of the surplus rifles they sure used a weak wood for a stock. Had to do like repairs on mine.

Guess that's part of the history, (not a whole lot of wood choices).

 

[Dr_Pain]

Gorilla glue is my recommendation and add some wood dust and DO NOT overfill because the glue expends. Let it cure completely before removing from the clamping system.