Millertime6289
That Guy
What were the reasons for differences in butt plates?
My 147 code has a flat one while my byf has the thicker style.
My 147 code has a flat one while my byf has the thicker style.
Question about butt plates
- Thread starter Millertime6289
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mowzerluvr
Hey Buddy, is that an E/4 in your pocket?
They changed to the cupped style in 1941 due to damage to the stocks from lack of adequate protection from the flat ones.
Millertime6289
That Guy
So shooting the older style isn’t good for the rifle?
mowzerluvr
Hey Buddy, is that an E/4 in your pocket?
It's fine for shooting, just don't drag it on rocks or bash the butt around like they did in combat.
Stephan98k
aka 8x57IS
Don't worry, the flat buttplate is fine. Just don't smash doors with your Sauer & Sohn.
DoubleApexCa
Active member
Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding of the transition to the cupped buttplate was to prevent the rear of the buttstock from swelling/delaminating when exposed to water.
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heavy_mech
RKI- Reasonably Knowledgable Individual
Skulls ok, doors not so much.
I can't say that a possible delamination issue from water was not a consideration but based on the amount of toe repairs and unrepaired lesser damage I'm sure that played a larger part in the decision.
