Fuhrmann,

Funny and true: "Gravur schiesst nicht / engraving doesn't shoot, my dad used to say!"

Similar things are said about automobiles.

I'm pretty much throwing my hands in the air with regards to the origins of the stock design but it has been interesting to read the many opinions and the terminology for the design features i.e. the little "Krawatte" or bow tie behind the pistol grip and "Kaisergriff", not mine apparently. On that note, do know the German name for the style of the cheek-piece on this gun. Its not typical and its certainly isnt Tyrolean.

Regards,

Mark