Parker Stock Comb Terminology -- Survey

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Thanks for checking, Randy. Can I assume that each gun had a larger than typical comb? And can you share the dates of these guns?

Yes, all had trap combs. Wider throughout the entire length of the comb and more rounded at the flute. The BHE has a much thicker than normal wrist as well. See the following for DOM info....

[mobirdhunter]

Thanks for the additional information! I also notice the term "ball grip" from one of those guns. After reading a thread with lots of comments on various grip terminology, I wonder if that terminology changed over time, and the same kind of evolution of terms happened with comb specifications.

I hope more folks with research letter information will contribute to this thread.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Thanks for the additional information! I also notice the term "ball grip" from one of those guns. After reading a thread with lots of comments on various grip terminology, I wonder if that terminology changed over time, and the same kind of evolution of terms happened with comb specifications.

I hope more folks with research letter information will contribute to this thread.

Garry, after some research this is what I found on "ball grips"...Couldn't just pass this up. Sent to me by a friend.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Garry, after some research this is what I found on "ball grips"...Couldn't just pass this up. Sent to me by a friend.

But do you have a research letter??

[Mike of the Mountain]

No research letter as the dates don't coincide with known serializations. Only more images.

[B. Dudley]

The “fullest” comb I have ever seen on a Parker. A DHE. Letters with full comb.

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