Yes, however, some engraving was clearly more time consuming than others, and the engravers were paid by the piece, not the hour, so why would an engraver spend more time than would be normally allocated to the grade? I have no answers, only questions.

Jim, that is also the roundel side panel engraving, a favorite of mine. Some have engraved circles around the dog scene. My sampling indicates that was on about a quarter of the C's produced between 1900 and 1905. If anyone has any facts or dates otherwise, I'd like to know. Thanks for the photos. The engraving is an uncommon, maybe rare style. With the roundel side panels, the floor plate engraving also always departs from the standard C floorplate of the period.

Bruce ,I went through my PGCA letters and found the letter on the C Grade that I last posted ,,It reads ,Parker Shotgun ,Serial # 121992 Ordered on Sept. 11 ,1903 shipped on Nov.13 1903 ,CHE Hammerless,12 Ga. Pistol Grip ,RH,Full ,LH Full LOP 14 ,DAH 2 5/8 ,8 Lbs.

Yes, very close. Possibly done by the same hand...?

Well that modifies my dates back to the original 1900 to 1905. I was thinking that the borderless roundel might be a little later and a transition , but maybe not.

Yes, Dean, my conjecture, no facts to back it, is that the roundel style was done by an engraver who happened to be at Parker from 1900-1905 and when he/she left, the style left. There are a few B's also with roundels. Anybody with any other thoughts?

I know of one G with roundelle engraving. It is a 16 ga., if I'm not mistaken. It sold on gunbroker about four years ago. I wasn't quick enough on the bidding and someone else is the proud owner. Maybe it will surface again... at least pictures of it so we can all enjoy it.

Bruce ,I am about ready to leave so I won't get to reply back or get a look at it until I get in from work this evening ,but would you mind posting a picture of that Absolutley beautiful 20 Ga. C Grade of yours with the Roundel Engraving so the new folks on our Forum are able to see what we are talking about ! I will Thank you now for the post ! :corn: Russ

See David Dwyer's thread starting The People's Choice C Grade