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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Bob Gerard on June 13, 2025, 02:30:42 AM

Title: What is this feature called?
Post by: Bob Gerard on June 13, 2025, 02:30:42 AM

On most Longrifles, there is a moulding line that runs along the fore stock above the ramrod channel. What is that line called?

Title: Re: What is this feature called?
Post by: Carl Young on June 13, 2025, 02:55:12 AM

Humm...interesting question Bob. Is the terminology different for incised or relief carved, or, I have seen an unaltered 1830s SMR where they were painted/stained, which was only noticeable by feel or close inspection.

Regards,
Carl

Title: Re: What is this feature called?
Post by: Stoner creek on June 13, 2025, 03:13:41 AM

Forestock Molding! It applies to either raised or incised work.

Title: Re: What is this feature called?
Post by: JTR on June 13, 2025, 03:45:19 AM

Yep, for sure, that's called a forestock molding.
And if you have one running down the butt stock, that's called a butt stock molding.
John

Title: Re: What is this feature called?
Post by: Bob Gerard on June 13, 2025, 04:41:16 AM

Thanks. Makes sense to me 👍🏻

Title: Re: What is this feature called?
Post by: Robert Hill on June 13, 2025, 04:48:18 AM

And sometimes a comb molding too.
-Robert Hill