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buttstock

American  
[buht-stok] / ˈbʌtˌstɒk /
Or butt-stock

noun

  1. the part of the stock located behind the breech mechanism of a firearm.


Etymology

Origin of buttstock

First recorded in 1905–10; butt 1 + stock

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A spacer system on the buttstock makes it possible to adjust the length of pull.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both the metal parts and the synthetic buttstock and forearm are covered in a durable, abrasion-resistant coating that helps hunters stay stealthy and also protects the firearm.

From Time Magazine Archive

The stock features a full pistol grip buttstock with a 13-inch length of pull that takes tactical vest thickness into consideration for easy handling.

From Time Magazine Archive

The AAA Fancy Turkish walnut stock has a classic straight-grip buttstock with 24-line-per-inch checkering and a hand-rubbed oil finish.

From Time Magazine Archive

The buttstock and forearm are in Mossy Oak Break-Up.

From Time Magazine Archive

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