James, that's a fine looking CHE. By your statement I would guess you have been unsuccessful at getting a PGCA Research Letter on it. The gun represents itself very well and regardless of whether it was assembled by Remington or by others doesn't matter very much as it is late Remington or at least finished by Remington or ex-Remington employees. Very nice indeed. Will be looking forward to other pictures after your daughter's return from her mission.
Best, Dean

That is a common enhancement that english gunsmiths put on guns they work on. Jack Rowe told us about that. It dresses up a other wise plain loking breech. If it bothers you just take it off. He used 600 grit paper wraped around a small piece of wood. It is very shallow and will not affect lockup.

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.

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.

Best, Austin

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.

Bruce, thanks for showing us an example of some original milling marking.

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.

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?

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

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