"W.K." initials on barrel flats

[stevecrea]

I recall reading perhaps that one of Charles Parker's key artisans or gunmakers had the initials W.K., and this was stamped on the barrel flats and water table. I am away from my Parker library as I am out of town. Can someone inform me on this?

[Kevin McCormack]

The initials are those of Walter King, son of Chas. King. Walter took over c. 1910.

[Dean Romig]

Took over the position of 'gun works superintendent' which his father had held since coming to Parker Bros. from Smith & Wesson.






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