Well...you have bolstered breeches and then bolstered frames IMHO.

Dr. Drew's Ithaca advert reminded me of this one.

A double-ribbed gun? No, it is a "double bolstered gun" with a double-thick breech...

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A comparison of early Fulton butplates (and drop at heel)...

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Gutta Percha and Bakelite.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 04/14/26 09:53 AM.