Help with interpretation

[Ray Masciarella]

In interpreting a letter, can anyone tell what "extra for hand stock" means?

Thx, Ray

[Brian Dudley]

Additional Forend ???

[Bill Murphy]

Maybe Chuck could scan the order for us so we can get your answer. I have read thousands of Parker Brothers orders and don't remember seeing this notation. Help, Chuck. Ray, post the serial number for Chuck's information.

[Dean Romig]

I've seen it before but as "extra long fore hand stock".

[Brian Dudley]

Could be BTFE? Or trap style forend?

[Ray Masciarella]

Bill, Chuck sent me the notation and that is what it says: "extra for hand stock." Like Brian, Chuck also believes it is an order for an extra forend.

[Bill Murphy]

What was the cost?

[Ray Masciarella]

$10 in 1911.

[Dean Romig]

Ten dollars sounds about right for an extractor forend complete.

[Brian Dudley]

The order book to nations can be odd. I has seen "check side of stock" be used for checkered cheek panels.

[Bill Murphy]

So Ray, is the extra forend still with the gun? If not, what is the serial number and grade of the gun? Ejector or non ejector? We'll look for it.

[Dean Romig]

I have a loose VH forend with a 2 stamped above the serial number. It isn't from 1911 though...