here's an original for comparison
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These early 1902 Nambu pistol shoulder stock/holsters were heavily influenced by the 1896 Mauser pistol design that utilized a similar combination wooden shoulder stock/holster that attaches to the rear of the grip strap. The stock on this example appears to be of the later, larger version that has been serial numbered in only two places: 1) on the underside of the collar around the telescoping metal extension and 2) on the rear edge of the shoulder strap plate, which still has the original leather shoulder strap attached. Unlike the Mauser design these Japanese stocks have a short all metal telescoping extension that allows the overall stock to be more compact when stored, which can be fully extended to the correct length to function, akin to a short rifle design.
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