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06-17-2020, 06:29 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Dean, thanks for the response. The weight thing is interesting, especially from a modern manufacturing perspective. I suppose when things are not CNC’d there is a level of variability and a level of customization not financially feasible today.
I tried taking a picture of the marking I was referring to-see below. The first picture was from my barrel and the second the barrel on the FAQ site. |
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06-17-2020, 06:37 PM | #4 | ||||||
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The J.G. In the oval was the mark of James Geary, barrel striker, and the other insignia stamp on the same flat is one of the stamps for which the meaning is unknown.
The other one, W.K. Is the stamp of Walter King, also a barrel man and son of Charles A. King, superintendent of the Parker Gun Works. Walter King took over as superintendent upon his father’s retirement in 1910, I believe. The 4 with the superscript 1 is the pre-struck barrel weight. After striking (filing) the barrels to attain a desired profile and weight, several ounces (up to 10 or so in some cases) would have been removed to attain the desired weight and balance of the gun. .
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I think something people dont consider when they scoff at the cost of a vintage double .Lets say you bought a $5000 Parkers you could not have one custom made today the same quality or with as many options for that price . |
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06-17-2020, 10:21 PM | #6 | ||||||
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CSMC makes side-by-sides with a variety of options and frames proportioned to the gauge at several price points from the RBL --
RBL-20, RBL-28, RBL-410 right 02.jpg on up to Tony's pinless sidelock -- CSMC Full Sidelock SxS.jpg All made here in the U.S. of A. |
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06-17-2020, 10:31 PM | #7 | ||||||
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I saw a 4 bore in H&H's factory about 8 years ago. The Plant manager said it had $100,000 worth of engraving. I think if you want it, and have deep enough pockets, they will build anything you want. Also saw a SxSxS 20 bore. Handled it. Surprisingly well balanced
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