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Unread 10-25-2017, 04:41 PM   #21
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I have seen 3-iron crolle on Grades 2-4 and 4-iron crolle on Parkers ranging from Grades 3-5. The crolle number of Damascus barrels is not an indicator of the grade of the gun. It may at one time during the manufacture of Parker Bros. guns have been intended to be an indicator of grade but it certainly wasn't adhered to in the factory.


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I believe the bolsters shapes were consistent over the years and these are shaped as a grade 3.
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In the pictures of my own D-grade shown on page 1 of this thread, notice the level of engraving of the two guns are very similar, 5949 has no vignette engraved on the rear of the lock plates as does the OP gun but again, the level of engraving would be very similar in terms of hours spent engraving the two guns.

Another point I will make is that Grade-3 guns saw the beginning (was the lowest grade of) the four-pin lock plates... so it is definitely not a Grade-2.





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I believe the bolsters shapes were consistent over the years and these are shaped as a grade 3.

In terms of "exceptions to every rule" please see the bolster sculpting on the 20 gauge lifter featured in "Little Blossoms" from the Fall 2017 Issue of Parker Pages.

I have also seen one other lower grade Parker with this same bolster sculpting.





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In the pictures of my own D-grade shown on page 1 of this thread, notice the level of engraving of the two guns are very similar, 5949 has no vignette engraved on the rear of the lock plates as does the OP gun but again, the level of engraving would be very similar in terms of hours spent engraving the two guns.

Another point I will make is that Grade-3 guns saw the beginning (was the lowest grade of) the four-pin lock plates... so it is definitely not a Grade-2.





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I would love to see a few more pictures of that gun. Especially of the pistol grip.
I love the checkering layout.
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Will try to get some out tomorrow. Starting to think having this old girl refreshed, if the dents will lift, I think that will be the path. Now, how to decide who to get for the work? Want to get the letter first, to see if any light is shed in the plain hammers!
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The only realistic explanation for the hammers is that they are not original. They are not the correct style, not engraved and they dont have the gun’s serial number on them.

Now, your hammers can be reworked to be made to look correct. A little filing, and little engraving, done.
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The only realistic explanation for the hammers is that they are not original. They are not the correct style, not engraved and they dont have the gun’s serial number on them.

Now, your hammers can be reworked to be made to look correct. A little filing, and little engraving, done.
I agree with Brian, but you will find many examples which are also incorrect. If you look at the first and second picture, on the main page under Parker Grades, Grade 3 Lifter, the will see that the right and left hammers do not match, and both are incorrect for the grade.
The grade three lifter hammer should have a small bead at the top of the shank where it joins the hammer section, and a cock spur on the rear of the hub, facing inward.
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I would love to see a few more pictures of that gun. Especially of the pistol grip.
I love the checkering layout.

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Skeleton butt plate.


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I love that pistol grip treatment on guns of that era!
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