Bill, I honestly believe it is a preventative measure taken by the Remington Parker stockers. The finish on the stock is original and shows no evidence of ever having been split or cracked. The wood incidentally, is American Black Walnut.
Thanks Drew - my, that is quite a display of stock head repairs and wrist repairs.
Larry, by the perfection of the cut I would say the mortise is obviously machine-cut.
Dave, any thoughts as to whether those inserts you have seen were repairs or preventative?
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