Live pigeon guns

Jreed · 04-04-2021, 09:53 AM

Just curious, when you hear people talk about "live pigeon guns" were these guns made any different than just a longer barreled 12GA with an omitted safety? I'm familiar with the live pigeon game and know people usually want a tight patterning gun to really hammer those birds. Were the pigeon gun barrels the same as normal barrels with regards to the bore size and forcing cone length? Thanks in advance!

Drew Hause · 04-04-2021, 10:01 AM

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24472

Jreed · 04-04-2021, 10:17 AM

Perfect. Thank you.

Harry Gietler · 04-04-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John Reed

Just curious, when you hear people talk about "live pigeon guns" were these guns made any different than just a longer barreled 12GA with an omitted safety? I'm familiar with the live pigeon game and know people usually want a tight patterning gun to really hammer those birds. Were the pigeon gun barrels the same as normal barrels with regards to the bore size and forcing cone length? Thanks in advance!

I Have A Win. M-97---Made in1906. IT is A Genuine Certified Live Pigeon Gun.
Full Choke-30in.-Pistol Grip-14in.-2 1/2 -1 3/4 Stock, 2 3/4in.chamber and throws really tight patterns (1 1/4oz. #5 or #6)
Weight---7lbs.13oz.

PS--Maybe Mr. FOX Used This Gun at one time ??

Harry