I've seen many No. 4 rifles, which incidentally also have the "Ishapore screw," with modified lower bands. This alteration consists of a hole drilled in the center of the band, on both sides, and "scallops" carved out of the wood of the forend, on either side of the band on both sides of the rifle. So I have two questions: 1. Is this an Indian alteration? and 2. What is the purpose? Was this a means of attaching some accessory?
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