Rib Matting
 

Photos of various forms of rib matting are provided for those viewers interested in such details. Meriden/Aubrey rib matting is very close to Parker rib matting but not identical, as the Parker matting was more "squiggles" per measurement than Meriden/Aubrey.

Parker, Meriden, Aubrey, and Remington barrels/ribs are obvious. The last two photos are of Lefevers, first a custom grade then an E with chain.

Bruce, and all, please refer to Parker Pages Volume 20, Summer 2013, Issue 2 in the article submitted by Dave Suponski "The Machining of the Parker Gun Barrel" wherein rib matting is discussed on page 39.

Thanks for the eye candy Bruce. I just love that Remington quail after that bug.

The rib shown in the last photo is truly beautiful. What gun is that Bruce?

Edgar, that appears to be the Lefever rib.

The first Lefever has an interesting pattern for the barrels, what might it be called?

Matt, I believe this is a laminated pattern. Perhaps Dr. Drew Hause can identify it.

Looks like laminated to me too! Gary

Beautiful guns!

I believe you're right Bruce. Parker Bros used a similar Laminated in some higher grade hammerguns. Take a look at "a friend's" Grade-4 that he got out of New Hampshire that was on display in Louisville at the gun show at the time of the 2011 annual meeting. Very similar in pattern.

I am not sure if I am seeing things but in the eight photo (parfker barrel bottom barrel) you can actually see the wraps in the barrel. Can anybody else or is it just something the camera is doing.

Wayne, that is not unusual at all, especially in barrels that have not been refinished.

Nice camera work.

How was the blank area created where the Parker and barrel types are placed

The rib matting machine cutter was lifted. Each wavy groove of the matting was cut independently and this allowed for very precise operation such as exactly where each line was to begin and end - hence, the space at the muzzle end of the rib and the space for the "Parker Bros. Makers..." logo.