Remington Era 1/2 Frames

[Dean Romig]

I just discovered (uncovered in my stacks of stuff) lots of threads I had printed from the forum a number of years ago, this post from Austin Hogan and a reply post by Robin Lewis.

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[Bill Murphy]

Some time ago, we discussed the omissions in the chart above. There are many additions to that chart, mostly pertaining to pre-Remington guns, that we listed in old posts. Thanks, Dean.

[Larry the Gun Guy]

Originally Posted by Patrick Lien

Snobercrombie & Fitch, my favorite store!

PML

We finally know where he gets all this stuff.

[Bill Murphy]

Patrick makes good A&F jokes, but he is too young to have ever been there. I spent some memorable days on the seventh floor of the New York store in the late fifties.

[BRDHNTR]

A&F was my go to place when I was at Rutgers in the late 60's. Just loved that place.

[stumpstalker]

During Winter school vacation in 1961 our family made a trip down to New York City to see some of the sights. Many of the best-known ones were dispensed with.

We did take in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral; but far more engaging and memorable for me of this pilgrimage was our visiting Abercrombie & Fitch.

It is the only instance I know of the head of a household taking family vacation photos of the inside of a department store.

[Larry the Gun Guy]

It is the only instance I know of the head of a household taking family vacation photos of the inside of a department store.[/QUOTE]

You know you could post those pictures for those of us who never saw it

[Don Strelioff]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Another important thing to remind people of is that the 1/2 frame was developed by Meriden around 1930. And the frames were actually produced by them as well. But no guns were built on them until after Remington ownership of Parker.

So, you will not find any examples of Meriden built 1/2 frame guns. Very few examples have surfaced that would appear to be earlier 1/2 frame guns, but they are actually original 1 frame 16g guns that were rebarreled with 1/2 frame 12g barrels by Remington at a later date.

It is commonly accepted that Remington never actually made any Parker frames in Ilion. They were just using up existing Meriden inventory.

I actually own a set of new old stock unfitted 1/2 frame barrels.

I own a 1/2 frame 12 ga vhe Meriden stamped bbl 219532 . Not Remington but I believe dates to 1928 Update being a novice as far as Parker’s go when I reread the post I realized that I did not actually have a 1/2 frame gun but a 1 1/2 frame gun knowledge comes slowly sometimes. This is a great site .

[Dean Romig]

Don, can you post a picture of the lug where it is stamped 1/2 ?





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[Bill Murphy]

Yup, we want to see the barrel lug marking and please give us the distance between firing pin holes. What does the Serialization Book say about 219532, if it is listed? If it is a rebarrel, it could be a 12, 16, or less likely a 20. Thanks.