Seeking Marlin stock fitting in western PA

I have a Marlin 1894 Dark on the way, and I want to swap out the furniture for something traditional.

I've gotten far enough on my own to learn that a 336 replacement PG stock will work, but it requires drilling tang screw holes with relative precision. It's fairly simple, but I don't have a drill press and I don't want to screw up an $80 stock. I also want to install a swivel stud on the bottom of the stock. Any gunsmiths within 30-45 minutes of Pittsburgh who've done this and might have the time to knock it out?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by StormShadow

I have a Marlin 1894 Dark on the way, and I want to swap out the furniture for something traditional.

I've gotten far enough on my own to learn that a 336 replacement PG stock will work, but it requires drilling tang screw holes with relative precision. It's fairly simple, but I don't have a drill press and I don't want to screw up an $80 stock. I also want to install a swivel stud on the bottom of the stock. Any gunsmiths within 30-45 minutes of Pittsburgh who've done this and might have the time to knock it out?

Thanks!

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Carpers Custom Gunsmith in Washington, PA can definitely help you, but he's backed up. If you want done 100% perfect, he's your guy though.

Finding a gunsmith who isn't backed up is a real challenge.