Otto Bock Cape Gun question

[Jerry Pfister]

DSC00564.jpgDSC00565.jpgDSC00566.jpgDSC00567.jpgAcquired an Otto Bock Cape gun 20 gauge/ 8 X 57 JR. This piece came with a removable cheek piece that affords alignment with a scope using the claw mounts. Does anyone know if Bock offered these as an option or if it was a later addition? The fit and button release are excellent despite the way it looks.

[mike ford]

My impression is that this cheekpiece is a later addition. Similar original cheekpieces are usually made as part of the stock/cheekpiece and are raised in use. This one is added in use. Also the finish and wood are slightly different. The comments are not any type criticism, but are intended to explain my answer.