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Tom is correct, the "striping" is done simply as eye candy and can be easily removed if so desired. Now Im not putting down that beautiful little C grade 410, but usually its done in a little neater fashion which makes me guess that it was an after thought done by a less competent gunsmith. I believe some higher grade Parkers even have some jeweled internal parts, but not english like striping.
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I have a few Parkers which show this pleasant pattern at the breech. I think the breeches were squared with a milling saw cut. A little difference in the way the cutter was sharpened could leave these marks.
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06-16-2009, 07:47 PM | #15 | ||||||
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Factory original filing/milling marks on B SN 159,799
I have seen them on all graded Parkers and they are an indicator of a little used gun. The striping wears with mere opening and closing. I have no opinion whether the milling marks of the C 410 are original or were added. The gun looks to be in extraordinary high condition. Last edited by Bruce Day; 06-16-2009 at 08:35 PM.. |
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Bruce, thanks for showing us an example of some original milling marking.
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The marks shown are similar to the gun I mentioned;this is a very little used gun in spite of its age.Thanks for the replies and info on this subject.
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06-23-2009, 10:06 PM | #18 | ||||||
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James;
Please clue us in on where you hunt rail birds and with a beautiful Parker Roger I forgot to ask if you are allowed to use lead shot while hunting rail bird? Last edited by C Roger Giles; 07-01-2009 at 11:11 AM.. Reason: another Question |
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06-24-2009, 10:13 AM | #19 | ||||||
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From the "Bench": waiting for the District Attorney and Defense Counsel to finish negotiating.
Roger: Costal Georgia near Blythe and Jekyll Islands. I posted photos of the hunt late November last year on the previous forum titled "The Marshes of Glynn and a .410". I don't know if it's still in the archive. If not and there is interest I can post again under Hunting with Parkers here. Dean: Probably no more phots of subject gun. I recieved an unsolicited offer. With a son in college and a high school senior daughter who wants to go to Vet. school, you take your opportunities when presented. James |
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06-24-2009, 12:38 PM | #20 | ||||||
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James, who can blame you?? Certain nobody here can find fault with that logic.
I've been told by a family member that William Harnden Foster had a .410 in either AA or A1S grade but sold it because he "had six children, each of whom would be sent to the college of their choice and after all, a gun is only a gun." So you're in the very best of company in your decision. My Best Regards, Dean |
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