In the early sporting press, rib extensions used up thousands of lines of print in discussions pro and con. The Westley Richards doll's head was imitated by Lefever, Parker, and probably others. However, the Westley Richards DH was absolutely functional, having a locking slot at its rear. Other types of extensions, both locking and not, were considered neccesary for a gun to be considered a quality gun. However, the debate continued in the sporting press. Parker continued the doll's head because it was a prestige item and considered functional by many shooters, but probably not by Parker Brothers designers. Problems with bar distortion are not solved by the use of a doll's head. In Parker's case, bar distortion and breakage (if there ever was such a problem), was solved by the use of the radiused junction, not the doll's head.
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