Additional fitting required - Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Marlin 39A .22 Stock

Received the 39A stock after a lengthy wait (several Weeks). Nice finish and appeared to be correct. Attempted to install and inside was approximately 1/4 " smaller than the rifle tang. Spent a lot of time measuring the tang length and existing stock dimensions. Used a dremmel to open the first few inches of the opening. Finished stock fit fine. Description should have included: (fitting by qualified gunsmith etc. may be required).