In researching competition pigeon and trap shooters of the late 1800s, I have found evidence of extensive use of the Harrington and Richardson shotguns by serious competitors. I have no idea whether they were Anson and Deely action guns or hammer guns, but the early H&R guns I have examined have been very high quality. The little 28 and .410 hammer guns I have examined have been a different matter. They appear to be of hardware store quality. There may be others of higher quality, but I have never seen one.
