Originally Posted by Mark II
Fox used a piece of metal driven into the head of the stock to help prevent splitting.

They did indeed, on some guns. It is called a corrugated fastener, and they are still around today. I've never personally seen one in a Fox, but have in pictures.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/2PK-25-C...msclkid=43799c27679110e0e154fc19be30fbd9

SRH


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