An Interesting Serpant Engraving....
 

These pics came in today, and when I saw them - I asked if I could post it to the forum. I have not seen an engraving of "Parker Bros." embedded in a serpent or snake before, so I thought they were kind of interesting.

Best to all,

John

That's the type of engraving I just love because you could look at that thing all day and still not see it all....very nice.

Very interesting! There's always something new with Parker's.

I agree Gill.....JD thanks for posting the pictures and thank you to the owner for allowing us to enjoy them.

Single band behind the breach ball= A grade (grade 6)?

Hi John,

I just left an e-mail for the owner asking for more information, but I think too it is an A grade... You and I are on the same page on this...

My best always,

John

Very unique engraving and the detail is flawless. It looks like billows of scrolled flame coming from the serpent's mouth. This engraver was incredibly talented - may we know the year range the gun was made please?

The dogs are very stylish but that little Dr. Suess-like bird at the front of the floor plate really tickled my fancy.

And what is the figure in the oval void left between the fern stems between the two floor plate screws?

Is that a frog between the front floor plate screws????

James, that's exactly what I was thinking but a better picture or a confirmation by the owner would be the only way to know for sure.

Maybe a bird?