Very Nice

I agree completely with Researcher. The checkering pattern and drop points are not of the early 1890's Parker Bros. style and are likely from the Remington period.

Thou shall not covet........thou shall not covet...... It's not working, I want it :)

I have a 1897 DH with very simular wood. Before purchase stock looked like Remington replacement. I inquired about number on wood but seller wouldn't let me dissamble trigger guard to see. Took chance and found a big R with serial number on the stock. Figured this to mean it was replaced by Remington much later in guns life.

I agree with Pete. SSBP and fishtail workes for me 2 frame?

I have seen a number of Parkers from that same time period that showed similar wear on the forend and I think it's pretty typical of a Parker that has been used for decades. It's good honest wear on a gun that's over 115 years old. One thing that I think may contribute to the wear is if the owner was a married man with a wedding ring.

My big 10 is almost identical although it does not have a fishtail lever. It's remarkable how well the gun handles in spite of the weight. They really are great guns.

Photos:

4. Mr Cripps' 70xxx D.

1. Two Parkers I have closest in year date to the Cripps Parker. The top is CH 65,557, repaired crack visible in wrist and gouge line visible on cheek. Bottom is DHE 157,539, a half PG.

2. CH 65,557 showing stock and checkering.

3. DHE 157,539 showing stock and checkering.


Perhaps someone could point out to me how the Cripps gun is inconsistant with the stock and checkering of the other two and looks like a Remington stock. I appreciate the best comparision would be to show another 1893 D, but these are the closest I have. If somebody has a mid 1890's D with PG, that would be the best comparable.

This is the best I could come up with. From top to bottom 10/32 DH (71k), 12/30 DH (56K?), 16/28 DH (74k?). I'm not where I can check the serial numbers. Also, there is an active thread on this BBS involving a 12 DH of similar vintage.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/P9110005.jpg

Jay, yes those are closer than mine. Nice guns by the way. And yes the Shear gun is better also for being on the year date.

You don't shoot those old Damascus guns, do you?

So I still don't see where the Cripps gun, by just looking at it, says Remington. Am I missing something?

Thanks, Bruce. I just wish I had a comparable 20 to complete the picture.:whistle: