The Browning designed pumps, come in several flavors, plus private label like those made for Sears or Wards. I like the early models with the forwards safety but own all three types of safeties . I think all of mine have solid ribs which was not that common.
They work well, but are not what I consider to be the best design or the worst. The worst has to be the Toledo Arms designs, both early and late. The best is a personal choice, with the Remington 31, Ithaca/Remington 37/17 and the Winchester 12/42 all worth owning and shooting. The worst to disassemble and reassemble has to be the Marlin “Chinese puzzle” bolt pumps. They work but seem to be a snake when you are putting them back in order. Once you learn how to do it they are only slightly goofy to work on.
