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Butt plate-hard rubber or after mkt. plastic

lig66lig66 Member Posts: 130 ✭✭
edited March 2013 in Ask the Experts
How does one determine if a butt plate is an original or an aftermarket plastic?? I have one to sell and want to ID it correctly. It sez mod 72 on the back. Thanks.
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  • 317wc317wc Member Posts: 924 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well what model gun is it for, have you searched GunBroker auctions for the same gun, do they have a plastic buttplate, how well does it fit, does it look like it was factory fitted, or is it poorly fitted and out-of-place? A picture would help a lot, also, you can take the plate off, and look at the stock. A lot of times the screw holes will not line up if the plate is a replacement, and the original holes will be filled with sections of dowel or other wooden objects, I guess the best I can say is it it looks original itprobably is, but help us out some, meet us halfway, post a pic or at the least a model and year made of said gun in question.
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  • Brad WeberBrad Weber Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The butt plate is a Winchester part and was used on more models than just the model 72.
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  • lig66lig66 Member Posts: 130 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I only have the butt plate. No gun. The plate was found in a box of goodies at a gun show. I gave it a mild scratch test and my guess is that it's hard rubber. Thanks for the replies.quote:Originally posted by 317wc
    Well what model gun is it for, have you searched GunBroker auctions for the same gun, do they have a plastic buttplate, how well does it fit, does it look like it was factory fitted, or is it poorly fitted and out-of-place? A picture would help a lot, also, you can take the plate off, and look at the stock. A lot of times the screw holes will not line up if the plate is a replacement, and the original holes will be filled with sections of dowel or other wooden objects, I guess the best I can say is it it looks original itprobably is, but help us out some, meet us halfway, post a pic or at the least a model and year made of said gun in question.
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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently ordered a replacement buttplate from Brownells for a Model 61 Winchester.. It has Mod. 72 on the back.. Here's what Brownells says it fits..

    100-003-877WB
    Win. M61/67/69/72/1910 (4.75"x1.5") Rifle Buttplate

    Mfr Part: B307

    http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/stock-work-finishing/stock-accessories/buttplates/reproduction-buttplates-prod26786.aspx?avs|Make~~Model_1=Winchester__1906

    It's plastic, but that's obvious from the bright finish .. I use Krylon Matte artist spray to deaden the gloss on too shiny stuff.. Works well.. I buy mine at ACE Hardware, but most any Depot/Mart has it..

    http://www.krylon.com/products/matte_finish/
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  • lig66lig66 Member Posts: 130 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Great info ..... thanks Bob. [:D] I thought I had a real gem, but looks like it's not worth the effort trying to sell it. Photos, write up and all.
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