When was stag first commonly used as a revolver stock material?

Model-P · June 18, 2010, 02:46 AM

I had never questioned stag being a legitimate cowboy era stock material before, but when did stag really become available and used for the purpose?

Hawg · June 18, 2010, 03:55 AM

Curly Bill Brocious had a set when he died in 1882. I saw a pic once but can't find it now. I think it was his anyway. That's the earliest set I know of with provenance. I don't think they got to be commonplace until the late 1920's or early 30's.

June 18, 2010, 02:46 AM	#1
Model-P Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Posts: 727	When was stag first commonly used as a revolver stock material? I had never questioned stag being a legitimate cowboy era stock material before, but when did stag really become available and used for the purpose?

June 18, 2010, 03:55 AM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Curly Bill Brocious had a set when he died in 1882. I saw a pic once but can't find it now. I think it was his anyway. That's the earliest set I know of with provenance. I don't think they got to be commonplace until the late 1920's or early 30's.