Hello All.
I always assumed the extensions to the butt of these guns was related to either:
1) Balance when carried (possible counterwight to barrel),
2) Reloading with the butt placed on sandy/rugged ground ,
3) Possible use as a club.
Obviously over time the original function could have been forgotten and the feature have been maintained as something traditional.
Just a thought on the topic. Nice piece Markku, have a similar one.
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