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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
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straight sided stock
straight sided stocks
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Here's two "comparative" pictures of a straight wall stock and a later one. I think you can see the differences.
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Most EXCELLENT and sharp wood and inspection stamp on that top WWI rifle Rick.
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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 at 02:55.
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