Dave,
I believe from past discussions it's the size and location that determine if the plugs are for weight (appx. 1" dia.) or reinforcement rods (appx. 9/16" dia.) Below is a pic of a C grade with two 1" diameter holes presumably for balance.

Dave, there's only 1 way to find out. Get out the chisel! :corn:

Here's a picture of my butt.....Now that I have your attention...:rotf: 1896 DH 2 frame both plugs measure 7/8" in diameter. No reinforcing rod here.Will somebody please run up to Meriden ask about this stuff....

Weight Plugs
 

Do you think a stud finder would reveal the depth of the plug and what is behind the plug?

Best, Austin

Brilliant!! :clap:

Patent No. 545,898

Dave, do you have the verbiage of this patent? Does it indicate the diameter of the reinforcing rod?

The rod/dowell/plug in my DH measures .725" and is at the correct position in the butt to run forward through the wrist into the head of the stock. The width of the wrist of my stock is 1 1/8" and the height is 1 5/8" which certainly is large enough to accomodate a hickory rod of .725"

The plug closer to the heel of mine is also 7/8" or .87"


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Would a Xray show anything ? Oh God I wonder if we could put this through to have insurance pay with our up and coming HEALTHCARE

I think I do Dean.Will check later today.

Next time I go in for an MRI, I will try to carry the back end of a Parker in with me.

I think this is what you are looking for. If you have trouble reading it here, I found it at this web link http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=JyR0AAAAEBAJ&dq=545898 which may be easier to read.