Originally Posted By: DAM16SXS
GLS, what is the purpose or reason for the cut-out in the stock, and what does the other side look like?

Thomas Turner made "lightweight" 12's by symmetrically scalloping both sides of the stock and by utilizing a stub forend. The 28" barreled gun weighs 6 lbs, 1 oz. and was made between 1875-1887.