Parker Rib Extensions-Details, Details

[Bruce Day]

We will periodically post photos of Parker rib extensions, often called doll's heads, in order to promote collecting interest. These will be mostly from a friend turnip farmer and some from mine and are of lifter action ( not underlifter) , top action hammer and hammerless ( internal hammer) guns.

Parkers are all about details, some large , others small.

[Jeff Bonadurer]

Wonderful photos Bruce. Thanks again.

Best regards,

Jeff

[David Noble]

patiently waiting for the rest of the photos...

[Bruce Day]

OK, a few more. we are going to stretch this out over a couple weeks.

Just sit back in the saddle.

[Bob Hardison]

Thanks Mr. Day: Beautiful examples and photos. I was at the High Museum of Art about a month ago with my granddaughter. This is MUCH better. As others have discussed, I may want to talk with your friend about turnip farming some day. Thanks, Bob

[Bruce Day]

Bob, you ain't seen nothin yet . We are saving the best for last. Here's hoping for another good year with the roadside garden stand.

[Bob Jurewicz]

Bruce,
Thank you for your wonderful picture posts highlighting various parts of these wonderful guns! It has only been recent that I began looking deeper into each of my guns whether it be a Parker, Fox, Ithaca or European. I am spending much time with my magnifying glass these days and am very much enjoying this art form more than ever before. Thank you for the spark you helped ignite!!!!
Bob Jurewicz

[Bruce Day]

Time for the daily dose.

[Bruce Day]

a few more

[Fred Preston]

What's with pic 6; is it a Trojan? Here's one from the peanut gallery.

[Bruce Day]

Good morning Saturday. A few comments from The Parker Story.

Rib extensions were added in 1883 according to TPS. None of the lifter action guns had rib extensions even though made until the early 1900's , and top action hammer guns had them beginning in 1883. All hammerless had them unless one of the few requested without, or a later Trojan. Matting began in late 1885.

On some of the rib extensions, the post connecting the extension to the bottom rib is visible through the matting. One of the following examples is interesting for the engraver's use of the fixation post as part of an engraved flower on a top action hammer gun built in the gap between 1883 and late 1885.

[Larry Frey]

I must admit of all the intricate and ornate features of the Parker shotgun I never really paid much attention to the variety shown in this thread. Thanks again to Bruce for helping us focus on all aspects of the Parker Gun.

[Larry Frey]

And just a couple more.

[charlie cleveland]

those sure are works of art..charlie

[Bruce Day]

You want me to point the grouse at the grouse???

Remember the Parker author who used to dismiss these as "wallhangers" and contend that they held little interest for him?

[Bob Hardison]

Bruce. Do not know the author but foolish ignorance can be found almost everywhere:shock:. Photos such as these would be nice "wallhangers" in my home office. The grouse appears to sense danger so leave him alone. He could flush and not be seen again:rolleyes:. Thanks for sharing, Bob

[Marty Kohler]

1883 #27588

[Bruce Day]

A few more:

[Bruce Day]

Parker rib extensions. Final photos from the turnip farm.

[Robin Lewis]

Here are two more.....

[charlie cleveland]

i m speechless i dont know what to say except wow... charlie

[Bruce Day]

#1. 1904 CHE 20ga, Turkish Star Damascus

#2. 1939 CHE 12ga, Remington Cromolly

#3. 1910 CHE 16ga, Bernard

[Larry Mason]

Outstanding!!