Aha! There's the explanation for the roll stamp Brian describes.

Thanks very much Ralph.






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Yes. Case closed. Thanknyou.

Ralph, why did you have that stamp special made? Any particular reason?

Brian, I had the stamp made for a very specific reason. The entire project was to create, as close as possible, the original look of a Parker A1S. The original rib stamp "Parker Reproduction by Winchester.........Made on Japan" just did not get me there.

I understand.
If it were me, I would think using one of the Meriden ACME or PEERLESS stamps would be just fine vs. making something new.
Thanks again for helping get to the bottom of this matter.

I see the makings of a Parker Pages story here.

The subject of rib markings by both roll stamping as well as engravings is covered in great detail in The Parker Story.





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I would love to hear more about the gun that the special bbl rib marking was made for.

This has been a very interesting thread, and thanks Ralph for clearing up this mystery, I hope one day to see this gun which I know must be breath taking. see you at the HOF? Gary

Gary, GOD willing and the creek does not rise, I will see you there!!