P14 handguard slots????

[vintage hunter]

I have an Eddystone P14 with slots milled in the handguard. They measure 2 1/2 in. long by 1/4 in. wide and are evenly spaced down the center of the handguard. I've seen a couple others with this feature so i don't think it's a bubba job. The only reason for their being i can come up with is to aid in cooling the barrel. Anybody else out there have one or seen one like this?

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[jamie5070]

Pics? Sounds interesting.
john

[emmagee1917]

If the bbl got hot enough to need vented cooling , the heat waves coming out would really screw up your sight picture. Should of had two rows set off to the sides.
Chris

[A square 10]

we need photos

[vintage hunter]

Working on it, bear with me. Should have some in a couple days.

[Detmer]

Bubba may owned your rifle at some time.