Gun Parts Question

[Gun Collector]

Please help me understand...

Why is it that gun makers produce large numbers of guns but do not provide an ample supply of spare parts? I understand if you are producing a couple of thousand guns, no money to be made in spare parts with such low production volume.

I've been looking for a clean stock for a Remington 572. Remington has made these since the 1950s in large numbers. Try and find a stock, especially the older type. Forget it. And this isn't just a Remington problem. I could go in with other manufacturers.

Can anyone tell me why spare parts are so poorly supported for large volume firearms? Am I missing something?

 

[Joniki]

How many people need a stock for a Remington 572? I have been looking for a part for an old Western Auto 22 for five years. I am most likely the only person looking for this part.

 

[308jake]

Stock, .22 S,L,LR, Walnut Stained Hardwood, w/ Buttplate Gun Parts | 1408430B | Numrich Gun Parts

It is out of stock but they seem to replenish things pretty quickly.

Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster Rimfire Rifle Parts

They have one style in stock.

I hope this helps.

 

[Gun Collector]

How many people need a stock for a Remington 572? I have been looking for a part for an old Western Auto 22 for five years. I am most likely the only person looking for this part.

Have you checked with Butch, the parts gentlemen who frequents the 1500? What part are you looking for? Western Auto was probably made by another company like Savage/Stevens or someone else.

 

[BogWalker]

There just isn't a lot of demand for spare parts probably.

 

[red_zr24x4]

How many people need a stock for a Remington 572? I have been looking for a part for an old Western Auto 22 for five years. I am most likely the only person looking for this part.

Numrich has a cross reference that will tell you who made it