Very nice gun OP. Very cool to find a Grail gun. My very first .22 was a 39a, not sure why I ever bought another .22 rifle.

I also inherited my Dad's 39as, even though it has the dreaded cross bolt safety, it is an heirloom in my house. It took some work to get it to be reliable. He also carved a running deer into the stock.

As a side note. Everytime I post about my Marlin having a pistol grip stock, or wishing my Henry did have a pistol grip stock. I get reprimanded that a pistol grip stock is what is on an m16. Sheesh!

Very interesting thread about the carbine rifle differences, leaves me wondering if either stock is appropriate on a carbine? I thought carbines always had straight stocks. Also does the saddle ring come into play?

Again congrats to the OP for a great addition to the stable.