the majority of my M-12's were made before 1930 and one has a 4 digit serial number that I assume means it was built in 1912 and the forend wood is interchangable between all of them.

Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.