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GunnerGrilli
03-05-2023, 10:24 PM
Thoughts on this BTFE....

Original?? Many thanks for the input.

Thanks,


Bobby

David C Porter
03-05-2023, 10:30 PM
No, too crude.

John Davis
03-06-2023, 06:37 AM
I’d like to see more pictures.

Brian Dudley
03-06-2023, 07:21 AM
Never. There are a lot of clues to support that.

Randy G Roberts
03-06-2023, 07:50 AM
Not original IMO. Here is a correct B, of course there will be variables.

GunnerGrilli
03-06-2023, 01:56 PM
I would upload more pictures when I can. Thanks all for the input.


Sorry, Brian, I am confused by your response. Are you saying that could never be a Parker BTFE? I am skeptical on the originality of the BTFE in question, hence my post here. I don't think it is original, but I am not very experienced when it comes to early BTFE's. The gun originally had a BTFE, it is a Trap Grade gun, and has the reinforced forend loop.


I appreciate the help.


Thank you,



Bobby

Brian Dudley
03-06-2023, 02:53 PM
Yes. I am saying that forend would not be original. Never any chance. It does not even appear that the gun was originally a btfe gun. Just a splinter gun that the currebt wood was put on.

John Davis
03-06-2023, 04:39 PM
What’s the serial number?

GunnerGrilli
03-06-2023, 05:18 PM
The Serial # is 191170.


I will send pics of the gun, and the forend loop.



Thanks,


Bobby

GunnerGrilli
03-06-2023, 05:50 PM
Not original IMO. Here is a correct B, of course there will be variables.


Randy, beautiful Beaver Tail, by the way!! Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate it.


Thanks,



Bobby

Randy G Roberts
03-06-2023, 06:05 PM
Welcome Bobby. Here's another B with some suttle variations from the first one.

John Davis
03-06-2023, 06:13 PM
Bobby, does it have the reinforced forend lug like this?

GunnerGrilli
03-06-2023, 06:24 PM
Bobby, does it have the reinforced forend lug like this?


Hi John,


Yes it does. I am familiar with that forend loop, as I mentioned in a previous post. I will send pictures as soon as I can tonight.

Oh, and I did shoot it yesterday and it was a pleasure to shoot. It's a grinder for sure.............I am hoping it is my new doubles gun.


Thanks,


Bobby

John Davis
03-06-2023, 07:20 PM
Hi John,


Yes it does. I am familiar with that forend loop, as I mentioned in a previous post. I will send pictures as soon as I can tonight.

Oh, and I did shoot it yesterday and it was a pleasure to shoot. It's a grinder for sure.............I am hoping it is my new doubles gun.


Thanks,


Bobby

Now you're talking. So we know it originally had a BTF.

Doubles gun, now you've really got my attention. Please give the specifics on this Parker. And looking forward to more pics.

Randy G Roberts
03-06-2023, 08:19 PM
Now you're talking. So we know it originally had a BTF.

Doubles gun, now you've really got my attention. Please give the specifics on this Parker. And looking forward to more pics.

Yes please do Bobby. Details and pictures please :corn:

GunnerGrilli
03-07-2023, 12:56 AM
Bobby, does it have the reinforced forend lug like this?


Hi John, here is the reinforced forend lug...........

GunnerGrilli
03-07-2023, 01:00 AM
More pics of 191170..........

GunnerGrilli
03-07-2023, 01:03 AM
Forends.......................

Stan Hoover
03-07-2023, 04:43 AM
Very Nice Bobby, very nice!

Unfortunately I can't help determine the originallity of your B Grade forend but thanks for sharing the pics.

Stan

John Davis
03-07-2023, 06:32 AM
So why are we questioning the originality of the forend? The checkering? Or the shape?

The checkering is questionable but I’m not really seeing a problem with the shape of the forend. Definitely different from my CHE but looks about the same as my GHE. Unfortunately she’s currently away from home, so I really can’t compare.

I’m certainly not an expert but I would need more pictures of your forend from several different angles before I could even begin to pass judgement.

Brian Dudley
03-07-2023, 07:34 AM
It certainly helps when asking about something that more than a single photo is included with the question. That way more informed opinions can be formulated.

Bruce Day
03-07-2023, 06:39 PM
How these components get separated from their guns , I don’t know.

GunnerGrilli
03-07-2023, 07:04 PM
Wow Bruce. That's a beauty!! Thanks for sharing.


Appreciate it.


Thanks,



Bobby

Richard Mason
03-12-2023, 01:12 PM
Those are all just beautiful looking Parker’s , they sure make junk shotguns today compare to the old days

Dean Romig
03-12-2023, 03:25 PM
I bought three beavertail forends on Gunbroker about 15 years ago. Two were C grade 1 1/2 frame forends and the third was from a B or higher .410 - yes indeed Bruce, how do they ever become separated from the guns they were shipped with??





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