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This is the first time I've noticed the Diamond P stamped in a stock head - very nice to see that.
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Is there a significance to the diamond P?
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05-21-2016, 09:27 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Up until now I have only seen it stamped on metal parts. Others may have seen it on wood before...
However, the fact that the P in the diamond stamp is seen (now) on both metal and wood parts, it is almost surely the stamp of an inspector and not a contractor. We know of no contractor who produced both metal and wood parts of the Parker gun. .
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05-22-2016, 10:50 AM | #7 | ||||||
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Interesting information.
Well, I guess the best thing to do is start soaking and get it cleaned up. The wood looks like a very well grained piece so should refinish very nicely. Thanks for the help. |
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05-23-2016, 05:35 PM | #8 | ||||||
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My reccommendation, unless you have substantial experience with wood restoration, for a project like this would be to PM Brian Dudley and see about sending it to him. He does fabulous work, I have never had the pleasure, but if I did ever did he would be the one I sent it to.
I as a hobbyist have removed oil and refinished a stock with a minor crack repair in it, but I wouldn't even try to fix this fellow. Let a pro do it or I am afraid you will wish you had. Unless of course you are really experienced at this kind of thing, but I don't believe you would be asking the question if you were. In addition to the cracks you mention, it appears there is also wood missing from the stock head. Again I would seek Dudley's opinion.
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05-23-2016, 09:42 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Thanks for the input. I will touch base with him. Stock is currently soaking so we'll see what he says.
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