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December 14, 2009
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I have an 1885 Winchester High wall rifle in .32-40, #3 30″ octagonal barrel, single set trigger, mid-range vernier and adjustable front sight. All of these are confirmed to be factory original. The walnut stock while appearing to be original and never refinished or modified has a slight taper on either side where it is fitted to the crescent steel buttplate. In other words the stock is thicker towards the middle and then tapers gradually toward the rear from the buttplate . I am wondering whether or not this is how the stocks were originally made or if this is perhaps a special order item or even a non original stock. It fits very tightly to where it attaches to the frame. I have never seen another rifle stock that is configured like this. If it is not factory then it was created by a very talented stock maker a long time ago.
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April 15, 2005
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There is no way to answer your question without the benefit of seeing/handling the rifle. That stated, I am nearly 100% sure that it was not a “special” order feature.
Bert
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December 14, 2009
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Thanks Bert, the stock has a very obvious curvature towards the buttplate so if this is not typical it is probably not factory if this wasn’t offered as an option. I will post some photos when I can find a photo share site that is easy to work with.
December 1, 2012
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Here’s a suggestion for easy photo sharing: http://imgur.com/?
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April 15, 2005
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You can also send the pictures directly to me at [email protected]
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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