Thanks for your input. A new butt stock, including wood, is at least 5K, plus it will be a cost that would most likely not be recoverable when the gun is sold. I sunk about that in a 500/465 left hand stock, then sold it with the right handed stock, kept the left handed, but with no use for it! No chance of using this existing stock on the Royal Paradox as the 465 was a No.2. If there is someone who might like to discuss this job, please send a PM.