Engraved forward of the bar is HUNTER ARMS CO., MAKERS FULTON N.Y. ” A precious metal bar was inlaid across the rib near the engraved pigeon. You will always find an artistic and appropriate finish on Smith Guns.
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On one lock plate is engraved with a pigeon in full flight, on the other is a blue rock, and on the extension rib a pigeon in his native home. Handsome and very appropriate for a gun of this character. Smith Hunter Arms Damascus Side by Side Pre-1913 Pigeon Grade Shotgun The 20 gauge guns were only made with Pigeon Nitro Steel barrels. Twenty gauge guns were available starting in 1907. Pigeon Nitro Steel barrels were available in 12 and 16 gauges, and Chainette Damascus barrels were available in 10, 12, and 16 gauges. could be ordered with a pistol grip and a Monte Carlo. They are all finished in oil equal to the best pianos and consequently please the most exacting. The richness of the color in these finer stocks is superb. They are specially adapted to stand the tremendous strain of many heavy loads of nitro powder.” The stock was said to be: “A choice piece of French walnut, beautifully figured. The straight grip admits the most rapid work possible and supplies a want long felt by many sportsmen. Appreciating that there is a demand for a very quick shooting gun, we deliver this grade. The catalog (1900) stated: “Our Pigeon Gun is an innovation. Automatic ejectors were fitted to 883 guns. “Only 1,397 Pigeon Guns were produced from 1893 through 1913 including four 10 gauge, 1,350 12 gauge, 23 16 gauge, and 20 20 gauge guns.
Smith finished the fences, too, as well as the overall shape of the stock. I have to say, I really like it - especially the damascus bbls and the blush of color-case hardening on the action. It’s a Pigeon grade, and it looks like it’s in excellent original condition. Gunmakers responded to this popularity by building shotguns for this sport. People participated in shoots throughout the country, and the top shots traveled the country–and the world–competing and winning huge amounts of prize money.
Smith Hunter Arms Damascus Side by Side Pre-1913 Pigeon Grade ShotgunĪ hundred years ago, live pigeon shooting was a huge pastime in the U.S.
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