I think I'm going to throw up!!

[Brian Dillard]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Of course, that grain across the wrist doesn't help at all in the strength department. Highly figured wood like yours is a very good example of why Parker Bros installed the hickory reinforcing rod from the butt right up through the wrist of the stock.

Dean, I'm confused a bit. When did Parker begin to install a "hickory reinforcing rod from the butt thru the wrist"? This gun is a 1928 CHE and has no such rod in it. Was this an addition that Remington added to the fold when they took over? I certainly understand the application and obvious need for such a rod, wish mine had had one from the factory.