LOP translation between single and double triggers

[Wild Skies]

Here’s what the authors of The Parker Story reported regarding LOP:

“Skeuse specified the pull length of the Reproductions to be 14 3/8 inches. Well, the Japanese made the guns exactly to that specification, but measured the pull from either the front trigger of two trigger guns or the single trigger of a gun so equipped. The single trigger on the Reproduction was located in the same position as the rear trigger on a two trigger gun. Thus, the single trigger Reproductions may have a pull length that is a little too long for some shooters.”

About 14-15 years ago, I had a 20ga. Repro with a single selective trigger that I had converted to double triggers. That conversion added 5/8” to the LOP.

[Bill Murphy]

I know I'm at least 120 years too late, but the only way to measure length of pull is from the middle of the butt to the rear of the trigger guard. The position of the triggers is of no consequence.

[Herb Hewlett]

I have a single trigger 20 ga.,the trigger seems to be in the rear position and
the lop,from trigger to center of butt plate is 15 1/4 ".
A twelve gauge that measures 14 1/4". That would lead me to believe lop dimensions could be anything ?

[Larry Zimmer]

I have two Reproductions. The single trigger gun measures 14 1/4. The double trigger gun measures 14 3/4. The length of the wood on both guns are the same. I had assumed that was the case on all of them. I was at the gun show in Tulsa this year and measured a two trigger repro and it was 14 3/8. I guess my assumption was wrong.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Larry Zimmer

I have two Reproductions. The single trigger gun measures 14 1/4. The double trigger gun measures 14 3/4. The length of the wood on both guns are the same. I had assumed that was the case on all of them. I was at the gun show in Tulsa this year and measured a two trigger repro and it was 14 3/8. I guess my assumption was wrong.

Although Repros were available optionally to be specified with a custom LOP, there has been an assumption floating around for decades that double trigger Repros that have a 14 3/4” LOP (there are many) were fitted with stocks intended to go on single trigger guns. Your guns support that assumption.