The method that the forend iron drawbolt is attached is similar to how some other makers did it, Winchester on the model 21 is one example. It just isn't how Parker did it.
It is anyones best guess as to who may have stocked the gun. Maybe it is marked under the pad or something? But likely not. I am by no way up on the trap shooting circles and the stock makers that frequent those groups. But unless the checkering pattern is super specific to a certain stocker/checkerer, I doubt they would have any idea either.
I dont have any specific ideas on the case coloring. It is overall very well done.
Ultimately none of that really matters too much. It is more what the gun is, what is correct and what isnt and that speaks for itself. If it goes bang and you break targets, then even better.
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