I beleive all of the AAH geades were considered "pigeon guns", regardless of configuration. ??? Correct me if i am wrong.

Or any gun you that's ever shot at a pigeon.

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.

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.

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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.

Chuck, it reads Parker Bros makers Meridan Conn Whitworth Steel

Check page 328 & 329 in the Parker Story---an AH ---grade 7 with Pigeon Gun engraved on the rib, with a safty. I once owned this gun

Nice gun Allan, that is as good as they get!

:bowdown: This, while news to me, isn't remotely surprising. Mr. Swanson is more "Mr. Parker" than most give him credit. Very much a real 'New Englander'.
I have to agree with the general consensus, This gun is an anachronism of the first order. Whitworth barrels, Beaded bolsters, fully checkered ala AAH, and yet nothing in the way of the embellishments we love. Notice the fore end tip? It's almost as if there was a memo sent out that said "No Engraving Allowed" Reminds me of Fords made for the Mennonites; No Chrome.