I realize this is a little off topic but I have not had much luck with "Broomhandle Forums".
Here is a pic of a broomhandle stock that I am trying to get some info on.
As you can see in the photo the stock has been cracked and repaired by screwing a thin sheet of brass around it. The repair seems very old. The leather "holster" has the following mark:
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15
Regards, Alex