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Seeking clarification on "proud" terminology
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December 20, 2014 - 1:39 pm
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 Good day:

I’ve recently seen a few references in the forum about wood being “proud”.

In the “terminology” section there is a listing for <“Proud” of the metal> but I don’t see a method of accessing the definition.

The sense I get is that wood is proud if it does not sit flush with or taper to the same dimension as the surrounding metal; is that correct?

Is whether the wood is proud or not have any reflection on value?

Thank you.

Ned

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The unsanded stocks are a step above the metal on all mating metal to wood contact,  about .030 higher than the metal , a little less at the forend cap. A collector knows when the wood is untouched and this adds considerable value. Winchester possibly left the wood proud with the foresight that stock may have to be touched up in the future ?

 

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Ned,

Wood is proud  if its above the adjacent metal, If the wood is flush or below the metal it usually means the wood is worn down or was refinished.

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Ned,

Here is a visual of the characteristic “proud” wood along a butt plate on a Model 1892 rifle.  It is typically lees pronounced along the upper tang junction.

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A belated “thank you” for the replies.

Ned

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