Here is a page from a 1922 Verney-Carron catalog. It would appear that the galbi/galbee stock (avec cheekpiece) has been popular in France for a long time (note the reference to it winning a French prize for design).

Last edited by Doverham; 12/01/14 01:51 PM.

Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.