Unusual Sheridan model B sporter

[1900colt]

This gun has the stock drilled for what appears to have been the safety that is on the Model A. The stock is drilled completely through, and each side has these steel plugs in it.

One suggestion that was brought up is the possibility of an A stock being modified for the B model. This gun appears to be near the end of the B production as well, so that could make sense if they needed a few stocks to finish production. Unfortunately, the real reason may never be known.

There is at least one other gun with these same plugs in the stock too... so this is not a one of a kind thing.

Has anyone else come across these plugs in a model B stock?

[Jirushi]

You manage to find some very nice guns! This B is in a great condition. Have you already tested velocity at 8 pumps?

[xcalibur]

Mark,
Mine is also a second variant that has been cross drilled. The plugs look like yours, but are non metallic. Either plastic or dark ebony wood?
I had assumed drilling the hole through the Sporter stock was a Sheridan employee screw-up. Interesting another shows up. Were the stocks out-sourced or did they have an in house stock duplicator? Seems it would be easy just to mill a few more "B" stocks if it was done right there at the Sheridan factory.

Out of curiosity, does yours have the extra stamp on the bottom of the grip?

[1900colt]

Mark,
Mine is also a second variant that has been cross drilled. The plugs look like yours, but are non metallic. Either plastic or dark ebony wood?
I had assumed drilling the hole through the Sporter stock was a Sheridan employee screw-up. Interesting another shows up. Were the stocks out-sourced or did they have an in house stock duplicator? Seems it would be easy just to mill a few more "B" stocks if it was done right there at the Sheridan factory.

Out of curiosity, does yours have the extra stamp on the bottom of the grip?

Yes, mine also has the number on the bottom of the grip... you may be right, the plugs could be non metallic. I didn't even check to see if they were🤣

The grip is marked s51. What number is yours if you don't mind sharing?

[1900colt]

You manage to find some very nice guns! This B is in a great condition. Have you already tested velocity at 8 pumps?

I have not,  I have tested it to be sure it functions correctly and doesn't leak.  It has held pressure for 24hrs. Overall,  the gun is pretty good,  but being a late B, you can really tell some things were done to save on the cost...especially the finish on the receiver.

[xcalibur]

Mark,
Mine is also a second variant that has been cross drilled. The plugs look like yours, but are non metallic. Either plastic or dark ebony wood?
I had assumed drilling the hole through the Sporter stock was a Sheridan employee screw-up. Interesting another shows up. Were the stocks out-sourced or did they have an in house stock duplicator? Seems it would be easy just to mill a few more "B" stocks if it was done right there at the Sheridan factory.

Out of curiosity, does yours have the extra stamp on the bottom of the grip?

Yes, mine also has the number on the bottom of the grip... you may be right, the plugs could be non metallic. I didn't even check to see if they were🤣

The grip is marked s51. What number is yours if you don't mind sharing?

S49....... inbound PM