Straight sided stock??

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  • GregU
    Member
    • Nov 2011
    • 43

    #1

    Straight sided stock??

    OK, I've seen some references to a "straight sided stock" here, but haven't seen any explanation about what this is exactly. I've googled it but haven't found anything. So what is this? A local gunshop has a 1903 with a "C" stock that is really flat on the sides. Is this what you're talking about? Thanks. Greg
  • RCS
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 2180

    #2
    straight sided stock

    straight sided stocks

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    • Rick the Librarian
      Super Moderator
      • Aug 2009
      • 6700

      #3
      Here's two "comparative" pictures of a straight wall stock and a later one. I think you can see the differences.



      "We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
      --C.S. Lewis

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      • Fred
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2009
        • 4977

        #4
        Most EXCELLENT and sharp wood and inspection stamp on that top WWI rifle Rick.

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        • Rick the Librarian
          Super Moderator
          • Aug 2009
          • 6700

          #5
          Thanks, Fred. Below is a little closer look.

          The rifle with the WES stamp is my "pet" M1903, a Springfield, #1,205,868, which I bought as a sporter about 1972. Over the years, I slowly restored it. It had several stocks before I found this one, which also included a relatively rare "straight" profile handguard with fixturing slot.



          Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 10-03-2013, 01:55.
          "We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
          --C.S. Lewis

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          • Fred
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2009
            • 4977

            #6
            I'm Green with Envy!

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