Rib Width Question

[John Truitt]

This is any interesting topic.
I have several examples of wide ribs, "normal width", and a very narrow.

My 34" 16 has the most narrow rib I have ever seen.
Some 30 "ers are very wide.

My only conclusion is somehow it relates to overall barrel weight. Just another way of achieving desired weight/ etc.

I will say I have seen more wider ribs on shorter barreled guns and the narrower ribs on the longer barrels just like your example above, Mr. Day.
Give me a day or three (more like till this weekend) and I will get some pictures of 30", 32", and 34" examples posted.

[Double Play]

Originally Posted by John Truitt

My only conclusion is somehow it relates to overall barrel weight. Just another way of achieving desired weight/ etc.

I think John may have nailed it with his thoughts on balance and weight. The different width's might also be more visually appealing to the shooter while looking down the barrels at your target. It would be interesting to know if these various width ribs were specially ordered or just the result of Parker Brothers trying to meet the customers request for a certain weight gun?