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[Charlie Price]

IMHO, these were originally Vulcan Steel barrels but someone has re-engraved TITANIC over VULCAN on the top rib. The arrow is from a standard Vulcan roll-die. Note the second E in STEEL is larger than the first; this is from a Vulcan. TPS Vol II has pictures of roll-die marks used on top ribs. Charlie Price

[Bill Murphy]

Whoever did all this work certainly paid attention to details and built a heck of a stock. Remember, the Mathewson stock was capped pistol grip. I am going with Turnbull's shop or Robert Runge or someone just as talented for the rib engraving. The whole package is pretty nice. Photographs of the rib inscription from different angles may confirm that the words "Titanic" and/or "Steel" are engraved, not roll marked.

[David Noble]

That's interesting.
After looking closer at the barrel flats I would agree with Edgar. If the barrels were factory replaced they were most likely done in Meriden before 1934.
That is a beautiful Parker and I bet it will be a great shooter also.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by David Noble

That's interesting.
After looking closer at the barrel flats I would agree with Edgar.

Don't be too quick to agree with me. I didn't blow up the picture of the barrel flats before, but doing it now, clearly see the circle V. Curiouser and curiouser.
The overload proof mark would indicate post 1927.

[Mark Conrad]

The arrows at the end of the rib inscription should be compared to the arrows in The Parker Story.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Mark Conrad

The arrows at the end of the rib inscription should be compared to the arrows in The Parker Story.

Aha! Super Sleuth Conrad nails it. Vulcan arrows.

[Dean Romig]

Mark is right but the "V" in the circle on the rt. barrel flat nailed it for me. I don't believe Parker Bros. would have allowed a slip like that.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I don't believe Parker Bros. would have allowed a slip like that.

Likewise, I'm having trouble believing they would let a V grade barrel get marked Titanic on the top rib.

[charlie cleveland]

heh yall say never say never....charlie

[Mike Franzen]

I saw this gun today and Darren was very gracious to let me handle it. It is a beautiful gun and the engraving on the frame is spectacular.