The Fore End
The fore end is an extension of the stock beyond the triggers and frame and affords a grip for the extended hand—protecting it from the hot barrel—serves to lock the barrel to the frame, and likewise holds the ejector mechanism. The Deely & Edge, and Snal fore ends are both used on American guns, and they are so well designed and made that it is practically impossible for the modern types to loosen even when the arm has been subjected to long, hard service. Hence this detail of the shotgun need not be considered when selecting an arm.