Parker? Shell Turnover

[Erick Dorr]

I don't have my copy of TPS available. This turnover appears to resemble another that has been posted here in the past. It has many of the same lines and design features. Notable differences are the color finish and filigree of the wing head of the screw. There are no markings except for # "12" on the inside of the brass head.
For those who know do you think it is Parker?

[Erick Dorr]

Another photo.
Thank-you for your insights
Erick

[charlie cleveland]

i don t think it will be a parker they always put there name on their products as far as i know..good looking piece anyway...charlie

[edgarspencer]

Deluxe Bridgeport Gun Implement. Use mine all the time.

[Erick Dorr]

Edgar thank-you.
Charlie thank-you. It is my understanding that the turnovers Parker sold are not marked. I know the shot and powder measures, cartridge loaders and cappers were marked Parker Bros. If anyone has a Parker Bros. marked turnover I'd like to see some photos on the forum board.
Best,
Erick

[edgarspencer]

Erick, On seeing the last picture, I don't think this is the deluxe model made by BPI. It appears you are missing the little manual plunger the push the cartridge out of the rolling head, and the deluxe model had a spring plunger integral with the rolling head, which, also, was nickel plated, 4 rolls, which were reversable for round or square shoulders.

[Dave Suponski]

This certainly the Parker style turnover. I believe it was offered with the shell plunger or without.

[Jeff Kuss]

Here are two versions of the parker closer shown in the catalog. They are not marked.

[edgarspencer]

This is my Deluxe BGI Roll Crimper. Notice the similarities in the crank, screw wing, and grip foot.

[Erick Dorr]

Thank-you all for your replies.
Edgar, I see the similarities and differences to your Deluxe BGI closer.
The significant difference I see is the additional oval cutout in the frame under
the cylindrical shell holder and above the top of the clamp.

Highlighted photo of my closer shown with cutout circled followed by photo from the forum identified as parker closer 5 or 6. Edgar photo of your closer follows.

[Gary Laudermilch]

I saw one nearly identical in a small gun shop yesterday. I thought it might be Parker but I could find no markings. It was cheap enough so I may buy it on my next visit.

Not to change the subject of this thread but the same shop had a bag full of brass hulls. They seemed to be in good shape and were headstamped "Winchester No. 12". There might have been a dozen in the bag for $20 I believe. If anyone is interested I could pick them up.

[Erick Dorr]

Edgar, I wanted to ask you if your BGI closer is marked BGI or has any other markings such as patent dates. I seem to remember that photos of a number of BGI closers that were marked but I don't own any and am not sure of this.

Gary if you do indeed buy that closer and it is substantially similar please post some photos and note any markings for me please.
Thanks,
Erick

[edgarspencer]

Erick, I'm pretty sure it is marked B. G. I. Co. But I'm in Baltimore and it's in CT. I'll check and report back when I get home.

[Mark Landskov]

With the exception of the lower priced 'Eureka' product line, all of my BGI items are marked, most often including the part/model number. I do have a few tools that bear strong resemblances to illustrations in catalogs, but are unmarked. I also have two boxed sets with hardware store labels that contain tools that are obviously BGI (at least I would be willing to bet on it!).