Mine was twisted to the point it busted many years ago. It has been sitting in an attic for the past 50 years, so the splinters were missing some pieces. I have it together now and I have made the steps to inlet another piece of walnut from where the missing pieces were located. I have seen similar repairs on Enfields and Mausers. Keep your fingers cross for this woodbutcher. If my scheme does not work out, I will opt for an amputation and a grafting a new forearm section.