Were Stocks Made With The Same Material Wood?
 

My Carbine stock is by far the most beautiful. The 1917 artillery is about war torn. I have no idea what either is made of?

If they were made in Europe I would guess:


1. Juglans regia
Family: Juglandaceae

2. Fagus sylvatica

Are you sure that neither is made in Germany under DWM?

I believe he is naming the types of woods they are made of.....

Check your leg.
 

Eric,

1. Juglans regia is Regal Walnut. Walnut of one type or another is the favorite of stock builders, the world over. It is hard, durable, beautiful and at the same time reasonably easy to work with.


2. Fagus sylvatica is Beech. You see it on Luger grips and stocks. It is the lighter colored wood. Not so highly favored but a good choice. Strong, dense not so pretty but durable.

Both woods are widely available in Germany and other Central European Countries and Britain. As well, of course, in the good old USA.

John

Thank for the clarification. Can you be more specific with the beautiful carbine stock. Is the same true with the earlier 02 carbine? There a very light. I removed the black plasic butt plate and you stock was holowed up evidently to lighten the load. Ill photograph it tommorow. I wonder if its the same in the earlier stock. Maybe contriband!! not!!

Eric,

I am not a Ron Wood, but I can honestly say that I have NEVER seen a Carbine Stock made of anything but Walnut.

John

Look at this X-ray image of 1902:

http://www.ordonnanzwaffen.com/eleme...er-1902_14.jpg

Holes in the head
 

Good stash spot in the old days,,,kidding!

Your stock is the same as the stock on my 1902 Carbine,the
only differnce is the butt plate on the 1902 Carbines were not
made out of black plasic,they were made out of African water
bufflow horn.
Thanks George
P.S. They did not have Plasic back in 1902.;)

After losing a war I'm sure exotic materials were in short supply./ There a really two distinct lugers with 2 different calibre. We are Blessed to own either! Has anyone fired each?For so called parts theres a "31" on each right position,

I have fired my 1902 but have not fired a 1920.
Thanks George:cool:

Hi George Im sure the heavior 9mm round may make a different. Finally I can use the loader with a either drum and 9mm round! I confess I'm a virgin never fireing a luger.

SIMPSON LTD has a 1902 carbine stock
 

For $5500 ouch. The butt is different from my black plastic. Thanks for pointing that out! Do they make copies?