"single sighting plane rib"
I bought a 1940 16 ga. 26" twin to this gun (IC/Mod) at a local auction and did some reading to figure out what I had. In 1939 LC Smith introduced the "single sighting plane rib" in response to folks who said that sxs barrels interfered with their sight picture. They also introduced the "improved grip stock" which, best I can tell, is slightly thicker and more pronounced curl (similar to pump shotguns of the day).
Mine is both improved grip and SSP rib and, while not as sleek in profile as older Smiths, the gun comes up beautifully with its double beads in perfect alignment! I have to take it to Jerry Andrews to get the top lever tightened down a bit but can't wait to shoot it. Some guns you can tell you'll shoot well as soon as you pick 'em up.
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