I could not pass this one up

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

whats the metal piece in the stock in the last picture?

Forend reinforcing plate. It helps prevent the rear of the forend from splitting and the cutout in the middle captures the squared end of the buttstock bolt to keep it tight. All No.1's will have this except for later Indian made rifles which have a band/pin setup similar to the No.4.