Hi Rick,
Happy new year to you and all the members.
I think your first proposal is a good one.
I have three other proposals.
First, the butt was protected by something like on the photo attached.
Giving you more confort and distance from the lock.
Second, maybe the guns were used on a support such as a low wall or parapet, as we call some of them ramparts guns.
Last, the shooters were lying on the ground. I noticed that these guns are really heavy with really huge and uncomfortable butts, maybe to stay on the ground and giving a good stability...
It's just few proposals...
Best wishes,
Kubur
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