77R 257 Roberts

[Heliman]

While cruising the shops today, came across a dust covered Tang safety 77R chambered in 257 Roberts. It was a 74 prefix piece in 99% blue condition, once I cleaned the dust off. The stock however, was cracked at the narrow part of the pistol grip. The receiver, by the way was a beautiful rich plum color. Other than the crack, the rifle was pristine.

How hard are nice 77R stocks to find? I think a stock can be replaced without adding too much to the cost of the rifle, as the guy only wants $400 OTD.

Dave

 

[Divernhunter]

I paid $275 for mine with a good stock. But that was 4 years ago.

 

[Boxhead]

They are fairly difficult to find. There used to be a company that advertised in The Gunlist that always had a pile of factory stocks (and barrels) but I cannot remember the name of it for the life of me. Perhaps Vintage something or other?

 

[bisley pete]

couple on ebay right now

 

[rugnelli]

In the shape you describe, I would buy it. I have been looking for awhile...

rugnelli