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Unread 05-28-2021, 09:52 PM   #1
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Default Are There Holes In Both Carbine Stocks

and why! ARE THEY IN BOTH?? 1902 AND 1920 MODELS~ ERIC~PLEASE!
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I have had years to ponder these holes and there obviously no reason to lighten the stock by a few ounces! I just need to know if the 1902 version has the same? I need to know first!!! Eric, Esq.
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Eric, My original 1902 carbine stock has the 3 lightening holes.
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I figured it out!!! both had holes to hold and secure the wooden stock during machining shape!!! Both models do proves it!! Thats why there are holes drilled in the end of wood to secure and prevent rotation during shaping and final finishing!
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When or Where did the theory to Lighten by hole began? I have been a member for close to twenty years and have now idea where the rumor first began! The carbine is already ten times heavier than the stock! Why lighten it even more! Myth Busters!
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Walnut is heavy, drilling three really big holes will noticeably reduce the weight and perhaps improve the balance.

In any event, they most certainly are not holes for a fixture. Stocks are turned on a Blanchard (duplicating) lathe like this one in the Gun Shop at Harpers Ferry in Virginia. The lathe turns a blank to match a pattern. This one dates to the mid 19th century, but other than being powered by something other than big leather belts I doubt modern ones are much different.

I have a large collection of Rifle-Muskets whose stocks were made on lathes like this and they have no holes.
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How much added weight do you it estimates it saves? Would a few ounces have any effect on overall performance?
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After an article on Land Of Bourchardt, I must concede the holes were also used to lighten the stock also! Why, I don't know!!! https://www.landofborchardt.com/10008-chilean.html
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Or it's simply an alternative way to hold onto the stock while forming it. There's always more than one way to skin a cat and I believe this is one of them. As others have pointed out, the material removed is simply too small to make a significant weight reduction.
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I agree with you they may have served 2 or more purposes as they were used in both models years apart!!!
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The British .303 had a hole in the butt plate to hold cleaning materials: small oil bottle, pull through, and cloth patches.
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These are too small in diameter to store anything worth while and there are three instead of one larger~ I tried my Swiss Luger Tool and doesn't fit either due to the fluted brass screw end!!
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After the first world war, heavy restrictions applied by the allies to Germany. During the Weimar Republic DWM was forced to refurbish prior parts which would be refinished to highest quality for sales on the international markets~ Many are marked "GERMANY" My 1920 carbine is unique as it has and additional rear toggle sight whereas most carbines don't! I have never seen another! It was pictured on the cover of the book, 'Luger Tips' and the picture I posted where one can see the rear sight~! Its the same carbine as I purchased it from the late Ralph Shattuck over twenty years ago! He provided the luger pictures throughout the book and cover I posted!~ Eric
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The loss of a few ounces of wood really have no effect! Less than a full magazine of ammo. Will test to make sure!l
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Many stocks on featherweight rifles were drilled to reduce weight. It may not be much but it all makes a difference. Bill
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This week we are professionally weighing loaded and unloaded to see if a full load of 9mm shells affect the center of gravity!
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This week we are professionally weighing loaded and unloaded to see if a full load of 9mm shells affect the center of gravity!
Be sure to attach and weigh the rig with a snail drum as well!
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It adds weight to the mag foward!. Nothing to the stock end!
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Eric, et al, if we had the diameter and depth of the holes, the weight of the walnut that was eliminated would provide an idea of how much--or little- weight was eliminated.
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