B Grade Beavertail
 

Thoughts on this BTFE....

Original?? Many thanks for the input.

Thanks,


Bobby

No, too crude.

I’d like to see more pictures.

Never. There are a lot of clues to support that.

Not original IMO. Here is a correct B, of course there will be variables.

I would upload more pictures when I can. Thanks all for the input.


Sorry, Brian, I am confused by your response. Are you saying that could never be a Parker BTFE? I am skeptical on the originality of the BTFE in question, hence my post here. I don't think it is original, but I am not very experienced when it comes to early BTFE's. The gun originally had a BTFE, it is a Trap Grade gun, and has the reinforced forend loop.


I appreciate the help.


Thank you,



Bobby

Yes. I am saying that forend would not be original. Never any chance. It does not even appear that the gun was originally a btfe gun. Just a splinter gun that the currebt wood was put on.

What’s the serial number?

The Serial # is 191170.


I will send pics of the gun, and the forend loop.



Thanks,


Bobby

Randy, beautiful Beaver Tail, by the way!! Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate it.


Thanks,



Bobby

Welcome Bobby. Here's another B with some suttle variations from the first one.

Bobby, does it have the reinforced forend lug like this?

Hi John,


Yes it does. I am familiar with that forend loop, as I mentioned in a previous post. I will send pictures as soon as I can tonight.

Oh, and I did shoot it yesterday and it was a pleasure to shoot. It's a grinder for sure.............I am hoping it is my new doubles gun.


Thanks,


Bobby

Now you're talking. So we know it originally had a BTF.

Doubles gun, now you've really got my attention. Please give the specifics on this Parker. And looking forward to more pics.

Yes please do Bobby. Details and pictures please :corn:

Hi John, here is the reinforced forend lug...........

More pics of 191170..........

Forends.......................

Very Nice Bobby, very nice!

Unfortunately I can't help determine the originallity of your B Grade forend but thanks for sharing the pics.

Stan

So why are we questioning the originality of the forend? The checkering? Or the shape?

The checkering is questionable but I’m not really seeing a problem with the shape of the forend. Definitely different from my CHE but looks about the same as my GHE. Unfortunately she’s currently away from home, so I really can’t compare.

I’m certainly not an expert but I would need more pictures of your forend from several different angles before I could even begin to pass judgement.

It certainly helps when asking about something that more than a single photo is included with the question. That way more informed opinions can be formulated.

How these components get separated from their guns , I don’t know.

Wow Bruce. That's a beauty!! Thanks for sharing.


Appreciate it.


Thanks,



Bobby

Those are all just beautiful looking Parker’s , they sure make junk shotguns today compare to the old days

I bought three beavertail forends on Gunbroker about 15 years ago. Two were C grade 1 1/2 frame forends and the third was from a B or higher .410 - yes indeed Bruce, how do they ever become separated from the guns they were shipped with??





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