Vent ribs

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by John Dunkle

2: AAHE;
Hope this helps,

John D.

Yeah It helps make us all faint with jealousy. That is a sick gun, as my son would say.

[John D.]

Originally Posted by George M. Purtill

Yeah It helps make us all faint with jealousy. That is a sick gun, as my son would say.

I think Grandpa - what I called my Great Grandfather, wouldn't be quite used to the term "sick"... He loved his Parkers, shooting trap and - too, his wife (Nana is what I called her) - Anne, was no slouch with a Parker either. I think I posted an image of her with a grouse and her Parker a few years ago?

Anyway - such is family. Such are memories. So long ago.

John

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

To get back to this thread that Dr. Truitt started, Vent Rib guns are almost always specially ordered and thus by definition, special.

[Autumn Daze]

Year: 1927/221256
Grade: VHE
Gauge: 12 bore
Barrel Length: 32"
Barrel Composition: Fluid Steel/Vulcan
Choke: .035 both barrels
Ejectors
Trigger: Parker Bros. 2 screw single
Stock: Pistol Grip
Butt: Silvers Pad
Forend: Beavertail
Weight: 8 lbs. even
Rib: Vent rib

In answer to Doc Truitt the vent rib measures .230 at the breech,.255 mid barrel and .135 at the muzzle The height difference at mid barrel is due to the swamp in the barrels.