The Passenger Pigeon.....

[George Lander]

QUOTE=Bob Brown;148453]I wonder if Parker Brothers and other American makers used buffalo bones from out west for their case hardening or if it was all locally sourced.[/QUOTE]

Perhaps they used Passenger Pigeon beaks

[Devan Brown]

I believe in one of Archibald Rutledge's books, he recalls taking a single Passenger Pigeon at Hampton while in his youth. If I recall correctly, Rutledge was born in 1888. I do not remember which of Rutledge's books has this story.

[George Lander]

Originally Posted by Devan Brown

I believe in one of Archibald Rutledge's books, he recalls taking a single Passenger Pigeon at Hampton while in his youth. If I recall correctly, Rutledge was born in 1888. I do not remember which of Rutledge's books has this story.

I believe that passage can be found in "WOODS & WILD THINGS I REMEMBER"

Best Regards, George