Initial Shield
 

The 1886 D grade hammer gun has WWR engraved in the shield. It seems to be original engraving and matching the gun. The nail heads were even engraved thru. Who do you suppose WWR is? How many guns had initials placed on them ?

My guess would be about 1% had initials engraved from the factory.

David: Order a letter on your Parker and you may find out who WWR is.

Best Regards, George

Its kind of fun to speculate who may have purchased it in 1886. Figured some of you older historians might have some ideas. Did a computer search and found 1 person with initials wwr that seems interesting. Letter was sent for last week so might know in another week. Thanks for your input, Dave

A friend has her grandfathers Parkers. This shield is on a 20 gauge DH or DHE. She has his AAH from 1897 that came with 30" Whitworth Steel barrels and had the same shield engraving.

Harry

I would say she is one lucky girl. Thanks for the picture really cool.

recieved letter today. Gun was shipped to a Louis Erhardt of Kansas.He was a powder salesman and trapshooter. If you want some fun reading google search---sporting life 1907 shooting febr.--- now I just need to figure out wwr.

David,

Maybe WWR was the second owner?

Mark

Maybe around Kansas City?

David,

Search for a trapshooter in that area with those initials...

Mark