The "Thistle"

[Jack Cronkhite]

What is the true term for the "thistle" found at the leading end of the forend wood? Funny that the Parker Gun Parts under the technical tab show all the parts for the forend latch but I don't see the "thistle". Anyway, just curious. Cheers, Jack

[Dean Romig]

Jack, I like to call it a thistle too because it resembles a thistle blossom, but it is referred to as the "forend tip."




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[Rick Losey]

what could go wrong with leading a shot on a grouse with the flower of Scotland????

call it a good luck charm

[Dean Romig]

This is a 2011 discussion we had on this topic.

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1629&highlight=thistle






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[Jack Cronkhite]

Thanks Dean. So forend tip for Parker’s then and nose piece for others and Thistle in grouse cover. Cheers Jack