Unusual A grade

[Kevin McCormack]

No; there are many smallbore AAHs out there. Another caveat: not every gun built with high stock dimensions, tight bores, no safety and without ejectors can be automatically assumed to be a "pigeon gun." But the "never say never" axiom rules. Unless the Stock or Order Books specifically mentions pigeon or trap shooting (e.g,.percent pattern required with specific brand and/or size shot), it is just another long barreled tight choked gun. Absent documentation, I usually rely on "the test of the duck"; if it walks, swims, and flies like a duck, it is pretty safe to say it is at least a member of the Anseriformes.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Good point Kevin. Probably when first introduced the Grade 7 was a Pigeon Gun but that evolved.
I agree with Dean- there is something missing here.

[Shep]

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[Pa SxS]

Since we don't know what the rib inscription reads, I can tell you that the price list for that time frame lists it as a A.A.H. Pigeon Gun and that's how I would write up the letter.

[David Noble]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Since we don't know what the rib inscription reads, I can tell you that the price list for that time frame lists it as a A.A.H. Pigeon Gun and that's how I would write up the letter.

Second picture in the auction listing:

[Pa SxS]

David, thanks for zooming in on that rib inscription. I'm right again

[GH-16]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Since we don't know what the rib inscription reads, I can tell you that the price list for that time frame lists it as a A.A.H. Pigeon Gun and that's how I would write up the letter.

When I made my original post. I could easily see the Pigeon Gun inscription on the top rib in the GB pictures.

[Pa SxS]

Well good for you!

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Well good for you!

touchy touchy. That Edgarphobia getting to you? Have a glass of wine Chucky, it's only a few weeks till Hausmanns