Breakdown case markings

[Bruce Day]

There are at least four types of cases that store disassembled guns. Leg of Mutton cases, Elliot ( double ended) cases, soft sided two piece cases and many trunk cases all have straps, buckles and tabs.

The 28 is likely an inch marking for the maximum length of barrels for which the case is intended but an easy way to determine that is to stick a yardstick down the case. The numeral 4 could refer to anything but is highly unlikely to refer to Parker frame size. I've never heard of a case intended by the manufacturer to be used for 28 inch barreled 8ga Parkers.

[John McKee]

Thank you Bruce,

This is a hard leather case with a Trademark date of 1916. Leg of Mutton sounds correct. I'll get out the camera and take some pictures of the case. I had forgotten about this case. It still has it's wooden 3 piece cleaning rods with a rag attached. That must be 75 years old.

The side identifier tag came off some time ago. Besides the 1916 date; all I have is the 28 4 stamping.