New Tanchika for comment

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hi Motan.
Thanks for the additional description. I remember your gun posted in the Link. A long range variation of this gun I've never seen before. Most interesting.
For comparison, I attach a pic of one in my collection which shows the butt stock with less bent variation. Don't seem to see this variation as often.
By coincidence, I have a Tanchika barrel at the barrel smith's, and should receive it back in another 3-4 months. It will interesting to see how these hold and shoot. This one has the more extreme bend like Stuart's. I've never really understood the reasoning for the butt design. Maybe I'll figure it out while shooting. LOL
Stuart's does seem like an early example with that breech decoration. Very neat.

Rick

Quite a different bend in the stock you show. Nothing like as much as my one.
Those "slots" by the barrel band.....are they where you need the pearl shell for?
Stu