Mannlicher M95 stock

[BOHROK]

CGN,
I have a new Mannlicher rifle that had the typical M95 stock crack through the mag well area. So I ordered a new stock from Numrich. As always it arrived in a timely manner and I was set to do the swap but noticed the stock had a hole drilled into it like a Lee Enfield buttstock! I have 3 more so I checked them and no hole. I have never read anything about this being done. Was it a Bulgarian M95 thing? If anyone has any information on this I would be very appreciative. Or better yet check your stock and post the results!
Thank you.
The stocks, hole is on the far right stock.

The typical crack.

 

[Snider shooter]

I have two. No hole in mine nor cracks.

 

[Ced1942]

anything on the replacement stock to tell us where it come from

 

[BOHROK]

Pretty standard markings on it that I saw. 2 serial numbers on it one marked out like many of the refurbished m95s. I did notice a little 2 in a circle below the serial numbers close to the butt plate.

 

[BOHROK]

The little 2 is visable below the serial numbers. I also noticed in picture 2 of my original post the new stock doesn't have that steel plate in front of the front action screw.

 

[Ced1942]

Ill see later this week if i can pull a few of my M95’s and see if any have said hole

 

[Coffice]

Huh, I can't remember that being on any of my M95's...

 

[Ced1942]

So those are the one i managed to remove the buttplate, got three more but the screw were stuck and i didnt want to risk slipping my screwdrive ans causing any kind of damage. Seems like none have a hollow buttstock. Those 5 range from bulgarian replacement stock to italian capture and original austrian so i dont know who would have done a hollow stock

 

[BOHROK]

Thanks for looking. I guess it’s a bit of a mystery, perhaps done in the field? It really appears to be machined into the stock not by hand drill or anything like that. I will keep looking online and if anyone else who reads this wants to check their M95 and post what you find we might be able to figure this out.