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Unread 04-17-2021, 07:11 PM   #11
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Daryl's Paragon with Chain damascus is about 4/5 way down here
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Unread 04-17-2021, 07:57 PM   #12
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Model 1909 Paragon
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Correct. No firing pin retaining screw; the pin is held in place by the lockplate, and a different top rib extension lock-up

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Model 1909's were made in Paragon, Expert, and Deluxe grades. Expert replaced the L and the standard Deluxe dropped. The 1909's had different shaped lock plates, a different bolt, different engraving on the Paragon, and the serial number is followed by N.N. on the examples I have seen.
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I see now that there isn't the firing pin screw. A 1909 with the cross bolt is what I was originally looking for, I had to settle for a Special Paragon. That 1909 is a nice gun! The engraving scene is the among the most appealing of any I have seen on a vintage gun.
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jeffery c, The picture you posted is actually a 1909 Model Paragon.
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efferey, I think i would prefer your spec. Paragon over a late 1909 Paragon. Late guns had black oxide frames, like black beauties, and the quality of the engraving had declined significantly.
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Been through the informative post from Drew. Can’t zero in on Year of Maufacture for this Paragon. Check my albums for more pics. Cheers Jack
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That gun was manufactured by H.D. Folsom after Baker was purchased by them in 1919. The F suffix following the serial number is the identifying evidence.
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Thanks Craig. I finally found that info. Then I read no production info available for Folsom. Looks like the best I can say is it was made between 1920 and 1929. Folsom put out a lot of guns over that period of time given my SN over 200000. I have hunted with this gun but I don’t shoot it well. Will give it another go this fall but if I miss too many more roosters then it’s back to Parkers that I do shoot well. Cheers Jack
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