John, Certainly not "Intentional"...Still suffering some Reaction to "Beers on the Beach" 1800 hrs. 6-6-07.and the sore shoulder from the 12.9/16th stock length of the WW2 Enfield. 21 rds. Had to use the Left hand to raise the Glass for the next 2 days!!!!!Have always had french firearms in the dt collection.Plus 'Have been known to 'Whack a few splinters off the odd french walnut stock-blank" in the last 54yrs. dt/cc.