Brent,
I think Stutzen rifles first gained popularity for Alpine Hunting in the Tyrol and elsewhere.
Going back to muzzle-loading days I believe that they were often made with a steel shod butt so that with that and the full stock to the muzzle they could be used as a climbing aid.
They are supposed to have issues with grouping and holding their zeros, but fortunately my 9.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer doesn’t seem to know that.
I've never heard the climbing aid theory. I like it! Though I have some doubts about it too
I figure the full length wood is probably a hold over from muzzleloaders and thus, a fashion statement. But the utilitarian aspect of a climbing staff is novel to me.
A friend is looking for a left hand rifle preferably in 6.5 mm. That should be rare enough to keep him looking until his new born is out of college, and he will have the spare change.
The lines of your guns are certainly attractive. I don't say that often about bolt rifles.
Good luck with the hunting.
Edit- seems we lost the original photos and post. Parabola, perhaps you could post a pic or two of your 9.5 MS?