1902 Carbine Stock Attachment Photos...

[Ron Wood]

Dean,
The coloration of the top of the accelerator is actually the â??peacockâ?� coloration caused by heat-treating or the heat generated by the machining of the accelerator block. Since the part is hidden, no attempt was made to polish it out.

The square "spring plunger tube", or what I call the accelerator block, that is inlet into the stock is a machined part not a casting. The plunger is that bright cylindrical object at the front of the accelerator block.

Both the front sight ramp and the lug on the bottom of the barrel appear to be integral to the barrel and not soldered on. Quite a bit of machining artistry. If they are actually soldered on, it is totally undetectable. The rear sight mount, however, is clearly a separate piece and is silver soldered in place.

John,
The wedge that holds the forearm to the frame extension can only be taken out of the forearm by backing out that little setscrew that is visible in the wood adjacent to the wedge. Since it has been in place for about 100 years now, I am reluctant to try to remove it without good cause (if it ainâ??t broke, donâ??t fool with it). Someday I will attempt to get a few photos of the wedge in different positions while still in the stock, which should give enough information on how it is constructed to provide the information you would like.

The extra spring is behind the plunger that Dean inquired about. It is inside the accelerator block, and is held in place by the plunger, which in turn is pinned to the accelerator block.

Tom,
Thanks for the info, but it is Dean (brokencase) that is considering making a carbine. I am fortunate to have one already, and am not inclined to take on that type of project. I am sure Dean can use your input, and your suggestion about creating a 1920 style carbine without the complex forearm is a good one.