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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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