Stack′ing-hook.
(Fire-arms.) A hook attached to the upper band of a rifle or carbine, to enable the arms to be stacked without using the wipingrod or attaching the bayonet. Invented by Lieut.-Col. E. Rice, U. S. A., and adapted for use upon arms manufactured by the government.
a, upper band, with stacking-hook and swivel for sling.
b, upper band, with stacking-swivel and sling-swivel.