Hi all

I need some one to help me.

When I look at the very nice Mannlicher Stutzen, or carabine as some call it.
I ask my self one question, yes the rifle is very nice, superb. But, why did they add wood all the way to end of the barrel?
I find it nice do not get me wrong, but why?

I am sure it was a meaning of it, back when it was done in the first time.

Hope some can help me