G grade engraving variations

[Mills Morrison]

Was looking at some of my g grades this morning and noting the variations of the engraving. These 4 range in serial number from 88,000 to 111,000

[Dean Romig]

Mills, what year/serial number is that bottom GH with the pheasants(?) engraved on it?





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[Mills Morrison]

92,000

[Dean Romig]

92,000


Yep, right around the time that several states had declared an open season on pheasants.




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[Mills Morrison]

Yep, right around the time that several states had declared an open season on pheasants.




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Interesting observation

[Garry L Gordon]

I like the stylized engraving of birds (and dogs) on Parkers, but I know that others desire greater realism. I think the pre-1920S iterations are more to my liking than those that come after. I find G engraving to be a very satisfactory blend of coverage and cost.

A question to Dean...when did they open the season on turnips? :):)

[Dean Romig]

Turnips, being an indigenous species, required no time to establish themselves, as did the non-native pheasants, and they have been harvested ever since man first stepped upon this continent. :corn:






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[Garry L Gordon]

Turnips, being an indigenous species, required no time to establish themselves, as did the non-native pheasants, and they have been harvested ever since man first stepped upon this continent. :corn:
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:biglaugh::clap:

[CraigThompson]

I dont see your monster EH's engraving pattern . That gun really intrigued me !

[CraigThompson]

Turnips, being an indigenous species, required no time to establish themselves, as did the non-native pheasants, and they have been harvested ever since man first stepped upon this continent. :corn:
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And there I always thought "turnips" were crotchety old cuss's in the northeast :rotf:

[Mills Morrison]

I dont see your monster EH's engraving pattern . That gun really intrigued me !

I will find my pic of it

[Dean Romig]

And there I always thought "turnips" were crotchety old cuss's in the northeast :rotf:

“Turnips” now that’s a new one.

(Reluctantly) Calling Massachusetts my home state I’m often called something less endearing.... like “masshole” for example.





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[charlie cleveland]

new one for me dean...charlie

[CraigThompson]

“Turnips” now that’s a new one.

(Reluctantly) Calling Massachusetts my home state I’m often called something less endearing.... like “masshole” for example.
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Actually I've never heard turnip used in that way either I just couldn't resist an opportunity to give you a shot :rotf:

For me the old classic is still good for folks above the Mason Dixon "Damnyankee" and yes in Virginia it's one word :bigbye:

[Garry L Gordon]

I hate to bring this up, but turnips are not indigenous to North America. :crying:

Just sayin' :whistle:

[CraigThompson]

I hate to bring this up, but turnips are not indigenous to North America. :crying:

Just sayin' :whistle:

Hmmmm , neither are crotchety old Caucasian guys :rotf:

[Garry L Gordon]

Hmmmm , neither are crotchety old Caucasian guys :rotf:

I saw an Indian (native American) comic this weekend while attending the Grand Old Opry. He stated emphatically that if they (the native Americans) had known there were so many white folks, they'd have built a wall.

Not sure about crotchety old white guys, but you're probably correct. I do know that the crotchety factor seems to be enhanced by age. At least my wife thinks so.

[Rick Riddell]

I love the G grade, surprised they are considered a production gun while the DH a custom. Besides what’s a bird gun without birds!

[Mills Morrison]

No two are just alike and there is a lot of variation

[Rick Riddell]

Agreed, I’m glad all three birds made it on the action! I would still consider the G to be the first in the series for custom guns, but that’s just me!

[Ronald Scott]

my g grade 16 gauge serial number 96518 -- Chuckers?

[Rick Riddell]

I think they are an amalgamation of various birds, set for the consumers eye for whatever bird they want it to be!

[Dean Romig]

my g grade 16 gauge serial number 96518 -- Chuckers?


Rutabaga's I think..... :corn:





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[Mills Morrison]

2 G toplevers.

[Reggie Bishop]

Nice Mills!

[Mike Koneski]

Rutabaga's I think..... :corn:





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I've seen plenty of flying turnips on period guns.