SA1
 

Of the four SA1's built do we know where they are and who owns them?

Well, two are pictured on the grades web page. That's half of them.

I have come close (twice) to getting a picture of the SAA; if anyone has access to a picture of it, I would love to add it to the grades web page.......

What's the Grades Web Page??



Thanks,


Gunner Grilli

Singles are not usually identified by grade in the Serialization Book. In the post 1919 non order book era, does that mean that the singles are not identified by grade in the stock books? I haven't lettered any late singles, so this question is addressed to Chuck or someone who has lettered late (post 1919) singles.

From the home page, there is a "Grades" link.....:bigbye:

Bill, the stock book lists SBT's as,Trap 4, 5, 6,7, and 8. The IBM cards show them as SC, Etc.

Chuck, as you know, I have recently acquired and SA1. Bill, the serial # is 194680, it is listed in the serialization book as an S8.

It is quite a work of art. Stunning and I am so thankful to have it.

I never thought I would have a chance to own one.



Gunner Grilli

I, for one, would love to see pictures of your SA1.

There is one coming to auction in February 2023.

Congratulation, Gunner. Is there any ownership information for your gun in the stock book?

Gunner, your SA1 has no gold inlay, correct?

Here are pics of the SA1.

Thank you Bill. I do have a letter. I will review the letter and get it posed.


Thanks,

Wow!!!! Bet I could break some targets with that beauty.

Bill, you of all people should know that stock books don't show ownership🤣

Chuck, I thought for an SA1, they would include a full biography of the person ordering the gun. OK, Gunner, we're eagerly awaiting the letter.

What a beautiful group of guns.

Funny how this thread lay dormant for nearly 10 years and suddenly comes back to life with that spectacular gun!

Are photos of the SAA still in need? I sold one in the last 12-18mos.

Josh, we would love to hear more and see pictures.

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

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

Hi all,


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


Thanks,


Bobby

How 'bout a pic of the stock?

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

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

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

[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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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

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

Great searches for the gun in question.

That is a nice gun!

Are there any Parkers with documented leather covered butt pads?

Here you go.

Thanks John!! That is awesome!!


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Bobby

John, is that a work order tag?

Keep in mind that leather faced silvers type pads were also very common. Leather FACED, not leather COVERED.

Under normal use and conditions was it very likely they would last let’s say 85-100 years ?

Depends I think on storage, maintenance and general overall use/abuse. I have owned several that I am convinced were the original factory installed pads.

Correct