Of possible interest, Winchester began using Gumwood stocks on the lever-action Model 1892 and Model 1894 Carbines sometime in the year 1906. Gumwood was never used on the “Rifle” variants of either model. Further, Gumwood was not used when a Pistol Grip stock was special ordered, or if a non-standard shotgun butt was ordered. Winchester used Gumwood into the mid 1920s and then transitioned back to Walnut only.
Bert
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Bert H. said
Of possible interest, Winchester began using Gumwood stocks on the lever-action Model 1892 and Model 1894 Carbines sometime in the year 1906. Gumwood was never used on the “Rifle” variants of either model. Further, Gumwood was not used when a Pistol Grip stock was special ordered, or if a non-standard shotgun butt was ordered. Winchester used Gumwood into the mid 1920s and then transitioned back to Walnut only.Bert
Thank you for the details. I have read about it in The Winchester book, but your post is very informative concise, thank you.
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