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Unread 03-09-2026, 01:43 PM   #1
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The BH or Grade-5 was the lowest grade which didn’t have a “standard” engraving motif or pattern. The choice of engraving was generally left up to the buyer. So, not to have it mentioned in the letter shouldn’t surprise us.





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As pretty much a gun that could be customized, I’m surprised we don’t find more variation in the engraving on BH guns.

I like that engraving!
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I’ve seen BH guns with two dogs on each side; two dogs on each side with a roundel behind with birds in them; roundel with birds surrounded by scroll; rose & scroll; scroll only; No engraving anywhere at all…





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This same gun appears to be a trap or pigeon gun as it has a Monte Carlo comb which I think was rather unusual for a 1905 gun. Also, it has 32" F&F barrels and no safety.
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Post very clear pic of the gun in various areas of interest
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Posting these pics for Bill as he was having a bit of difficulty in getting them uploaded. This is the gun he mentioned in his posts...
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For what its worth - here is a B grade Single Barrel Trap. No dogs here - or on the A grade SBT - maybe no dogs ever on SBT's ? someone here knows I'm sure.. I learn something every time I post. I also note the Parker Bros in a straight line here vs the version with the bit of a swoop to it.
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For what its worth - here is a B grade Single Barrel Trap. No dogs here - or on the A grade SBT - maybe no dogs ever on SBT's ? someone here knows I'm sure.. I learn something every time I post. I also note the Parker Bros in a straight line here vs the version with the bit of a swoop to it.
David, the pigeon in flight on the SC’s is the only animal I’ve seen on a Parker SBT. Not to say “never”, but I believe it would be very rare.
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Thank you. What a gun! Here’s to next year’s grouse season and a beautiful trip through the woods!
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Thank you. What a gun! Here’s to next year’s grouse season and a beautiful trip through the woods!

My heart is very happy for any grouse sent to Valhalla with that magnificent little B





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