Bunk,
My reason for asking my question is because I was hopping you had enough of the original stock to be able to rebuild it.
I have restored a good many stock, some from quite valuable firearms.
This can be done with two goals in mind. 1 is to restore the arm for use and/or display. 2 is for using the stock for duplication of a new stock.
How badly the stock is damaged may account for which method would prove best for the restoration. Also how much the arm may be used after the work is done may account for which method would be best in the long term.
DD,
I very much agree with barrel length. In a shot gun, I don't care for barrels less than 26". Just my opinion.
My best,
Blair