G grade engraving variations
 

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

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





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92,000

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




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Interesting observation

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? :):)

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:

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

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

I will find my pic of it

“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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new one for me dean...charlie

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:

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:

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.

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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!

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

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!

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

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

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





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2 G toplevers.

Nice Mills!

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