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GunnerGrilli 10-18-2022 09:13 PM

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Bill,


Here is the research letter (attached). No owner information. In the stock Medallion I believe the initials are W.D.M.

If you recall a few years back this gun was mentioned on the forum, and it was thought that the initials were W.M.D. It is my belief that the M is superimposed slightly larger the other 2 initials. I believe the M. is the owner's last name.

It would be great to know who originally ordered this fine A1.


Thanks,


Bobby

Phil Yearout 10-19-2022 02:37 PM

Bobby, sure would like to see more pics, the entire stock, forend, etc. Thanks...

GunnerGrilli 10-28-2022 02:47 PM

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Hi all,


Here are some additional pictures. Truly a piece of art.


Thanks,


Bobby

Phil Yearout 10-28-2022 05:06 PM

How 'bout a pic of the stock?

GunnerGrilli 11-21-2022 02:36 PM

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Hi all, sorry been busy. Was able to sneak into the gun room yesterday and take some pics of the stock.........here she is!!

GunnerGrilli 11-21-2022 05:36 PM

What do y'all think of that leather bound pad on the back of the gun?? Do you think that is original?

I personally have never seen one like it. It sits slightly proud of the stock around the edge where it terminates to the wood.


Thanks,


Bobby

Reggie Bishop 11-21-2022 06:03 PM

It is very similar to the pad on one of 20 gauge guns. I have wondered about my pad as well.

Steve Cambria 11-21-2022 08:01 PM

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[QUOTE=GunnerGrilli;373808]Bill,

Here is the research letter (attached). No owner information. In the stock Medallion I believe the initials are W.D.M.

If you recall a few years back this gun was mentioned on the forum, and it was thought that the initials were W.M.D. It is my belief that the M is superimposed slightly larger the other 2 initials. I believe the M. is the owner's last name. It would be great to know who originally ordered this fine A1.

You're getting warmer, but let the Fox man lead you Parker boys back to the campfire...:whistle:

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GunnerGrilli 11-21-2022 08:10 PM

Tool Man,


I am assuming that William D. Munshaw is related to Dr. Harvey B. Munshaw...........

So, I do know this. Dr. Harvey B. Munshaw and Dr. Fred J. Rinehart were business partners. I sent a private message last week to a gentleman on the forum that knew Dr. Munshaw, however I have not heard back from him.


Do you know the gun belonged to William D. Munshaw? Thanks so much for the info!!!


Bobby

GunnerGrilli 11-21-2022 08:15 PM

Oh, I guess I should have elaborated a bit further. My apologies........


This gun was originally purchased from the Estate of Dr. Fred J. Rinehart. I have been trying to contact his descendants to help elaborate a bit on the history of the gun, but have not been successful.


My estimation is that when Dr. Harvey B. Munshaw passed in 1989, the gun was bequeathed to Mr. Rinehart.


Bobby


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