1858 Pietta Shoulder Stock & Dixie Gun Works

[Itchy Triggerfinger]

I bought a shoulder stock for an 1858 Remington from Dixie Gun Works.  I bought a used one off Gunbroker.  The used shoulder stock did not have the screw that replaces the trigger screw and has bearings on either side to ride in a channel on the shoulder stock.  I lost the screw to my new one.  I called Dixie Gun Works to buy the part.  The lady on the phone sez they are only available when you purchase the shoulder stock.  I sez can I talk to your gunsmith, she sez yes, but call on a different line.  I complied.  The gunsmith tells me the same thing and sez they are not available unless you purchase the shoulder stock.  I was polite, but sez, "You mean I am just whistling Dixie and your not even gonna give me a tree to bark up."

I had previously called VTI, because I usually do for a black powder pistol and need parts.  Originally they told me they did not stock it call Dixie where you bought it.  I called back VTI and explained my plight.  They are back ordering the part from Pietta and call them back in a month.  I said thanks you have at least given me hope.

Does anybody here know where to run down this part?

Thanks,

Shameless Womanizer AKA Itchy Triggerfinger