Remington Model 721 Buttplate?

[igordon81]

Does anyone have or know where to get an original (or close to it) buttplate for an early 50's vintage 721? Who knew parts for a 60 year old gun would be hard to find??

Thanks

 

[dfariswheel]

Gun Parts

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=4335

 

[heeler]

Scour GunBroker weekly.
Sooner or later one will show up.

 

[OYE]

A search turned up one at Numrich's, a new style. There are several other outfits
that part out guns if you wish to search diligently. Or you can go with a recoil pad.
Or go with a synthetic stock ( Use one for a 700 BDL if you do. You will have to make some modifications to the synthetic stocks.) Best

 

[igordon81]

Many thanks dfariswheel. I was hoping this wouldn't be too painful. Now I just have to figure out what their definition of "new style" is.

 

[Offfhand]

The "original" 721 and 722 buttplates were metal and slightly curved. Meaning they would require some expert fitting to a straight cut butt in order to look original. Look for whole stock with buttplate attached, maybe easier to find.

 

[ALEKATNM]

Ive got one. Put a new stock on 30-06 for my Pops, he's getting a little older and doesnt care for the kick so much these days! Might do a muzzle break later on.