The choice of pistol grip or straight stock on game as opposed to pigeon or wild fowl guns is matter of personal preference. It would seem that some members of the British Royal family prefer pistol grip guns. The late much maligned Frank Malin,of Melborne, Ontario built a splendid presentation gun in 1981 made to the personal specifications of H.R.H Prince Charles. The gun was a gift on the occasion of princes marriage to Lady Diana.This gun has a pistol grip.
Many pictures of the late King George V1 show him game shooting with a gun having a pistol grip. Many years ago I had the privilege of viewing the guns in the Royal collection at Sandringham. There were guns with all types of stocks including one/pair with a Rhino horn stocks. To my surprise There was also a Greener wild fowl gun, king George V1 was a keen wild fowler.
Last edited by Roy Hebbes; 08/29/13 05:14 PM.
