part at rear of forend

[k arga]

no4 mk1 savage, what is the name of part at the end of the forend at the butt socket and how is it held in place ?
thanks kurt

[lyman]

are you referring to the strap and pin that go across the back of the forearm to hold it together (helps keep it from splitting) ??

[k arga]

that must be it ,I guess that the brass pin is peened in place, what is it called so I can look for one ?

thanks kurt

[lyman]

Tie Plate and
Rivet, Tie Plate

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