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Bill Murphy 04-09-2014 11:35 AM

Chris, you have quite the eye for pigeon ribs. I let you know how neat it is in a few days. I believe it is an original, flat rib, "no safety" pigeon gun since the safety button is definitely a replacement. I am betting on a PA customer.

greg conomos 04-10-2014 07:41 PM

That gun ad on Guns International is one of those sort that always amaze me. Why? If you notice, it never mentions what gauge the gun is. I think about 20% of all shotgun ads are that way. They just assume everyone knows it is a 12 gauge. It's like the ads in the classifieds that offer engine parts of one sort or another and never tell you what engine they fit - they just assume everyone knows it is a small block Chevy.

But I've always wanted to ask the seller if they are even aware there are other gauges ..... it could be they just don't know.

Chris Travinski 04-13-2014 07:26 AM

Bill, I really like guns with the odd features like safety delete and flat ribs. I think your right about the safety, the top tang is round on top like it would be with out a safety. I would like to hear your thoughts about it when it comes in. If only it were 32"!!

Bill Murphy 04-13-2014 12:36 PM

Chris, when you posted the link, I had already pulled the plug. Yes, 32" would be a nice addition to that gun, but I'm sure it's a safety delete and ordered by someone whose name I will recognize. It will be a very nice addition to my pigeon gun collection. Unfortunately, there is a little work to be done, like filling in the safety slot, reengraving, finding DHE grade forend wood, and installing a nice Hawkins pad on the butt. I just can't resist an orphan gun that has been messed with. I have a room full of them. I am still amazed that you found that gun to post on the "flat rib" thread. Thanks, Chris.

Chris Travinski 04-13-2014 05:18 PM

Wait, collection?? We need to get together and compare notes.

Bill Murphy 04-14-2014 08:29 AM

A fully optioned "Parker Pigeon Gun" would be long barrels, safety delete, flat rib, no extension rib. DuBray ordered pigeon guns often included all but the flat rib. I haven't seen a gun with more than three of the four features, but I'm sure they are out there.

Bill Murphy 04-18-2014 11:47 AM

I picked up the DHE pigeon gun yesterday. As I had predicted, it is a "safety delete" with a safety installed aftermarket and a small "S" stamped ahead of the non Parker replacement safety slide. Returning the gun to "no safety" status will be a pretty simple job for an engraver. As you can tell by the gunsinternational ad, it is a flat rib gun with ball grip. I will run the bore gauge through it later. OK, here it is. The bores are a very uniform .740 with .042 choke in both barrels. The bores are probably cleaned up a bit to get that fat, but the PGCA letter may lay the blame on Parker Brothers. They should shoot just fine with 42 thousandths of choke. I can't wait to get this old soldier out to the range, or maybe the pigeon ring.

charlie cleveland 04-18-2014 07:46 PM

go for the piegon ring...charlie

Chris Travinski 04-18-2014 10:00 PM

That gun was a hell of a deal, if it were 32" I may have been waiting for the UPS truck at your door!


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