Parker Pigeon Gun

[Ed Blake]

They were built to withstand the pressures, as mentioned here in prior threads and in TPS. I keep my handloads at <7,000 psi with 7/8 oz. shot, but also occasionally shoot what factory loads I have at hand. The greatest worry I have is the wood.

[Drew Hause]

Phil: the pressures were very likely within modern SAAMI standards, but the recoil was no doubt stout. More here http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfg2hmx7_333g89dwqg8