Right Larry, but notice the crude spacing in the lines in the checkered butt. It doesn't look like Parker Bros work to me.

Any of these features could be noted in later order books if the gun were returned for repair.

I used to own #3313 dollar grade gun which I and others determined to be a $200.00 grade gun. One has to consider all features of early un-graded Parker shotguns to determine the possible grade. The engraving and bolster shaping are important features of higher grades. But they are not the only determining features of the gun. The species of wood and type of barrel steel are equally important considerations. All details must be considered and weighed against the descriptions in the 1874 price list, along with the 1874 reduced price list, to determine the possible dollar grade. The figure of the wood grain is not as much a determining factor as the species of the wood itself.

Dave

I must correct this earlier post. I checked 3251 when I got home and it indeed does wear a SSBP. That's what I get going from memory, but I don't have to explain that to this crew.:rolleyes:

Larry, can you please photograph the checkering of the butt and the wrist and the teardrops of 3251 and post the pictures here?.... don't forget please.

Dean,

I'm not sure what you are looking for but here are some pictures of #4558.

Thanks Robin. As I suspected and expected - I'm sure the checkering LPI and spacing on the grip is equal in every sense to that of the forend. And the 'drop points' on yours are carved just as I would have expected as well.

I've posted this before, but here is Parker No. 3130 (My Sporting Clays Gun):
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070171.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070173.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070175.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070176.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070178.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070179.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070180.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070181.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1070183.jpg

Thanks very much Todd - that's exactly what I was looking for. Correct drop points and correct checkering.

That's a very nice Parker Todd - nice high dimensions! Have you identified it for which dollar grade it may be? Definitely above $200 I'm sure.

I was told it was a $250, I think by Ron Kirby years ago.

Very nice! Highest grade at that time too. What loads do you use in it?

1oz, @ 1100 fps.

sent for letter
 

wanted to mention i sent in request for letter on gun yesterday.

new pictures
 

Finally able to take apart gun.The first picture is of under the trigger guard, it had nothing. The rest of the pictures are with the barrels removed, which showed a number of markings. Under forend appears to be stamped the name foster with two letters in front of it, not sure. Also others, looks like a c 12 or c L 2 please check out and see if you can tell me what they all mean.