Brass medallion?

[David Codding]

What is the purpose or meaning of the small brass medallion on the bottom of my Parker 10 Gauge? Is it for the owner to engrave his or her initials in it? Mine has none and I wouldn't feel comfortable engraving mine. Please advise. Since my Parker is 52 and a half inches long, do you know who sells a soft case that will fit my Parker?

[Rick Losey]

this company sells to muzzleloaders and has a selection of longer cases

this one is 53"


http://www.uniquecases.com/product.php?xProd=15&xSec=7&jssCart=4f15ec615cea5f5b387d993e169abf95

as for the initials - ew seeemed to get used, but if you're going to keep the gun - why not?

[Brian Dudley]

The shield or medallion would be used for engraving whatever the original owner wanted on it. Name, Saying, etc... Most, especially on lower grades, did not have anything put on them at the factory.

[David Codding]

Thanks. Exactly what I thought as to the shield / medallion. Also thanks for the soft case info...I think it will work just fine.