Lifter forearm wedge escutcheon

[Wayne Owens]

Has anyone seen these type of escutcheons on any Parker lifter? I can't find another example in any of my Parker books. The gun was made in 1875.

[Brian Dudley]

No. Very different indeed. Lets see the rest of the gun.

[Wayne Owens]

Here are a couple of photos of the gun. I just noticed how different these escutcheons are and wondered how many Parkers had them.

[Dean Romig]

I would expect to see such escutcheons on a high grade such as yours.





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[Dan Steingraber]

That is a stunning gun. Could we see the grip cap?

[Brian Dudley]

I would expect to see such escutcheons on a high grade such as yours.





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So you are saying that you have seen this on many other examples?

[Dean Romig]

I dunno Brian, did I actually say that?






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[Wayne Owens]

Here is a picture of the grip cap as requested.

[Dean Romig]

Grade 6 Wayne?





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[Wayne Owens]

Yes Dean, grade 6 as marked on stock underneath the trigger guard and also marked on the barrel flats.

[Dean Romig]

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;424933]I would expect to see such escutcheons on a high grade such as yours.

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To clarify my above statement for those who think I may have said something other than what I typed, I will simply say - I sure wouldn't expect to see such a fine example of craftsmanship on anything but the highest grade(s). I've never seen such an elaborate escutcheon!





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