Hello :)

[Dean Romig]

Although there are no records to support a research letter, your Parker, no. 95428, if originally made as a 28 gauge and not as a 20 ga. that was sent back for 28 ga. barrels to be fit to it, falls before Parker no. 95431 which is listed as the second 28 ga. The only earlier Parker listed as a 28 ga. in the 28 Gauge tables in the rear of Vol. II of TPS is the very first one which is a 94XXX range.

[Dean Romig]

Sarah, I'm sorry to have hi-jacked your thread. Let's get back to your grandfather, Robert Runge.

[Brush Buster]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Russ Jackson has a fabulous little CHE 20 ga. that we believe was engraved by Robert Runge. I'm sure he wouldn't mind posting a few pictures of the engraving for you. There are other PGCA members who also own guns engraved by your grandfather and I hope they post some pictures of these guns here. Runge's engraving is very distinctive - especially his dogs and birds. He was a true master engraver and his work is revered by collectors of both Parkers and Remingtons that display his art.

Hello Sarah , Welcome aboard it is wonderful having you with us ,as Dean mentioned ,I do have a CHE 20 which was engraved by your Grand father and I will be happy to post some pictures of ,also I have a BHE 410 Upgraded by your Grand Father and DelGrego's ,I will start a New Thread and you can take a look ,perhaps others will follow suit with their pictures also ! Russ

[C.O.B.]

Did Runge sign his work? I have never checked to see who did the engraveing on any of my guns. Perhaps it's time to try to figure this out.

[Sarah Runge]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

Did Runge sign his work? I have never checked to see who did the engraveing on any of my guns. Perhaps it's time to try to figure this out.

My grandfather Robert P Runge signed his RPR in his distinctive script-y writing. My great Grandfather Robert Runge signed his RR in a slightly straighter more 'machine typed' way. If you kinda understand

[Bill Murphy]

Ms. Runge, or Worden, Kevin McCormack is a serious researcher who would love to talk to you. He knew your Grandfather and knows more about his work than anyone who is "above the radar". If you will email me, I will immediately put you in touch with him. wilmrph@verizon.net Bill Murphy

[Sarah Runge]

This is the only engravings I have at my apartment that he did. This is a spoon bracelet that he disassembled, flattened, engraved, and reassembled. I adore it and wear it often and is a great example of his script work. He did 5 of these one for me, my mom, aunt and two cousins.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56432017@N05/7503848364/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56432017@N05/7503844840/