"Fish Tail" barrel release lever.

[Smoothebore]

Another unintended benefit of the fishtail, is that it makes it easier for a lefty like me to open the gun.

Dave

[C grade]

The fishtail is an added plus on a toplever and IMHO adds to the desirability of the gun. How much it adds to value ?? maybe a little
David

[PML]

Originally Posted by David Dwyer

The fishtail is an added plus on a toplever and IMHO adds to the desirability of the gun. How much it adds to value ?? maybe a little
David

And lets not forget that it loooooks gooood!!! Show up at the double gun shoot and all the other little boys have straight top levers and you got the "fishtail".

My current favorite Paker is an 1892 1 frame gh with 32" tubes and a fishtail toplever. Every time I pick it this gun up I admire that top lever. IMHO it would look good on any Parker and I wish I could have it on all of them.

Patrick

[Autumn Daze]

Dean, I don't think I agree with that "small frame theory" I also have a 3 frame 10 with the fishtail top lever. Serial 75,something.

[Jim Kucaba]

Originally Posted by Dave Purnell

Another unintended benefit of the fishtail, is that it makes it easier for a lefty like me to open the gun.

Dave

Dave, I'm a lefty as well ... I never gave it any thought, but now that you mention it, fishtail guns really are easier for me to open.

Best regards Jim Kucaba ... AriZOOna Cactus Patch ... Email: JimKucaba@aol.com