I do recall seeing a Black Diamond Grade Model '97 with a pistol grip stock but it must have been a special order...probably a Pigeon Grade. If you find one, it's a rare bird. My Black Diamond circa 1922 has the engraved "Trap Gun" on the bolt, a special order 32" matted (stippled) rib line on the barrel and is fitted with a gorgeous stick of black walnut featuring the straight "English" wrist with ebony diamond inset, a curved hard rubber butt plate and fine checking at both wrist and fore end. The 19th century open hammer design is still fun to shoot in the 21st century...guess that's why it stayed in production for 60 years!
Last edited by Sharpsrifle; 02/05/08 02:17 AM.
