Irv, this Pewter actually is mixed with other Alloy's to increase the strength to handle rifle firing High Powered cartridges. Pewter itself is a rather malleable metal alloy and must be mixed with other alloys to achieve firearm level strength.

Hi Irv, this Pewter actually is mixed with other Alloy's to increase the strength to handle rifle firing High Powered cartridges. Pewter itself is a rather malleable metal alloy and must be mixed with other alloys to achieve firearm level strength.

the Pewter is only on the very tip of the forearm and it is a metal alloy almost like a silver colored brass it is stronger than the wood Pewter is a malleable metal alloy.