gunstock

[ guhn-stok ]

/ ˈgʌnˌstɒk /

the stock or support in which the barrel of a shoulder weapon is fixed.

Origin of gunstock

First recorded in 1485–95; see origin at gun¹, stock

Felix kept his eyes fixed on the top of that stumpy chimney, and his gunstock was already fast against his shoulder.

Rocky Mountain Boys |St. George Rathborne
"Under the stern seat," she replied, without taking her face from the gunstock.

Fighting Byng |A. Stone
On the instant a blow from Will's gunstock brought him to the ground, and Hutchings grabbed the revolver.

The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage |Charles G. D. Roberts
But at the same time the painted defenders rose with a yell, and beat back their assailants with gunstock and hatchet.

The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage |Charles G. D. Roberts

"My aunt would like it awfully," exclaimed Warford, letting his gunstock drop with a thump.

Betty Leicester's Christmas |Sarah Orne Jewett

gunstock

/ (ˈɡʌnˌstɒk) /

the wooden or metallic handle or support to which is attached the barrel of a rifle