Someone at my local Club asked me to look at their MPR for them as the Stock has developed a crack across the Pistol Grip (it's a Match Version with a Blonde Stock).

Basically, when I separated the Action from the Stock I noticed that there was a Bolt running down into the pistol Grip from inside the Stock. Was this done by AA from new in order to reinforce a weak point in the design of the Stock, or has someone done it subsequent to purchase. The item was brought new by my fellow Club Member and I'd like to get to the bottom of what's going on as it's puzzling me.

Thanks in advance for all informative replies.

Vic Thompson.