We are proud to present the best gun stock manufacturer in the business world wide!
As we began our search for a solid partner to feature custom gun stocks, we looked at several criteria and tried to answer several questions. First the craftsmanship of the product and service had to live up to Cottage Craft Works' high standards for quality and customer service. Second, we knew we had to find a cottage based business that was small enough to fit our profile, but who could also supply a wide variety of custom stocks options to fit many different guns. Third, we found there was simply too much jargon regarding diffrent "grades" of gunstocks. It was too confusing for most folks. To solve this, we wanted to find a cottage business that used the same standards of grading passed down through generations of gun stock manufacturing. Fourth, we wanted the experience of those many generations to supply our customers the very best options. We are pleased to add the Masters of gun stock manufacturing to the Cottage Craft Works family. Their craft and stock patterns have been passed down from generations of gun stock craftsmen, and are simply the best.
This small cottage based manufacture is located in the Gun Stock Capital in the world. They own their own saw mill, they hand select some of the best species of walnut, maple, cherry, and other hardwoods that can be found. Most might consider the crafting of the actual gun stock from a wood blank to be the determining factor of a quality gun stock. The truth is though is the start of a high quality gun stock starts with the tree and wood selection. Only a skilled accomplished saw man knows how to cut and slice a tree to find the best blanks, which will provide strength and a grain pattern knowing as the “Figure”. Then the experienced craftsmen forms and shapes the stock. This company has currently in-stock blanks for 10,000 different types of rifles and shot guns. Stocks come in either one piece or two pieces, which includes the fore-end.
Grading of wood is based on the average percentage of figure on both sides.
Our gun stocks are sold by grade levels. Grades are based on the percentage of Figure on each side of the stock then divided by two or 1/2 to establish the total percentage of grade. For example; if one side of the stock presents 50% Figure and the other side presents only 10% Figure the stock is graded at only 30% of Figure. Some wood grains will be straight flowing with little to no contrast or 0% figure. These are considered Standard Grade. Stocks with up to 30% Figure are considered Fancy, stocks between 30%- 60% Figure are considered Extra Fancy, Stocks ranging 60%-90% Figure are considered Select Fancy, and only those stocks with 90%-100% of a crisp well defined figure are worthy of the highly sought after Exhibition Grade.
The most popular stocks are known as “Feathercrotch”. The Figure is displayed as feather pattern leading from a split. These cuts come from a fork in the tree or where a large branch grew. The “V” is known as the crotch and the pattern resembling a large peacock feather flowing from the “V” is the feather. Hence, the name "Feathercrotch." Other stock wood grain patterns are formed by the species of wood, stresses occurred during the growing process and the direction of the cut. The names are derived from the cut. For example, "Quilted Maple" resembles a quilt pattern; other woods will resemble a zebra pattern, tiger or broken patterns, and so forth.
Guarantee Policy
All products are guaranteed free from defect in material and craftsmanship.
All items must be returned within 30 days of purchase.
Items must not be altered or modified in any way.
Guarantee is for repair or replacement only.
Shipping fees are not refundable and we do not reimburse for shipping cost.
Natural Cosmetic imperfections such as knots – burls –surface checking in figure or
cosmetic fill work are not considered defects and are not covered under guarantee.
30% restocking fee on any items returned that are not covered under guarantee policy.
CUSTOM CUT ORDERS ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
DISCLAIMER
All gun stocks, whether machine inlet or fully fit and finished, should be inspected by a licensed gunsmith before operating. Failure to do so, may result in damage to stocks/injury or death. DO NOT attempt to discharge any firearm without first consulting with a professional gunsmith. Cottage Craft Works, its employees, our supplier and its employees are not responsible for insuring the safe operation of your firearm and are not liable for injuries incurred or damage to firearm or stocks.
Informational
Replacement parts do not always have original dimension or style unless specifically stated.
Machine inlet products are not finished and will require minor fitting and finish work, which often includes additional inletting and shaping.
Patterns for Duplication
Please e-mail us at Info@cottagecraftworks.com if you would like to have a current stock duplicated
PLEASE NOTE: stocks used for duplication can be damaged.
Custom features
If you would like to have a complete fitting of your stock, or other custom features such as checkering, please e-mail us and we will set these services up for you. If you would like to have custom carving in a current stock or one of these custom stocks please contact us on the custom tab with a photo or drawing and a sq inch layout on graphing paper of what you would like.
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