Butts We Like to Look At
 

Yes, I know its not nice to fool people. But here are some Parker butts.

additional butts
 

A variety of butts..:nono:

OK, one the butts in here is driving me crazy. It appears it belongs to a fly rod made by Payne. Is that correct? The others are all run of the mill, but a bamboo fly rod butt is something to cherish. It will work for you regardless of its mood. It can take the rain and snow. It doesn't care what you put on it. It doesn't care how much it's handled, in fact, it's part of a handle. So...with all that said, to what does the butternut spacer belong?
( sorry about running around that last sentence, I hate to end sentences with a preposition) Jerry
PS. That could also be a Leonard. My 8'0" Leonard has a butternut spacer.

Jerry - Ending with a preposition is something up with which I cannot put

Now that " ain't right! " Jerry

Jerry, that's one of the famous Parker-Hawes rods, made by Merritt Hawes and sold by Parker Bros. This one is a 9' 6 wt. If you look at the Tips thread, there are the two agate tips shown. We did a large article in Parker Pages a few issues ago. There is also a TPS section about them.

New, they cost as much as a lower grade Parker gun.

Cora Leonard was the wife of Hiram Hawes and mother of Merritt.

I own a Sweetgrass 8 for 6, a Jenkins 7/9 for 5, a Howells 7 1/2 for 4 and this P-H, which is the equal of any of the others, made about 1933.

Bruce: The third one from the last is not mentioned or pictured in THE PARKER STORY. Please give us the story.

Best Regards, George

George, that's the famous Sarah Jessica grade , a light, smooth sweet handling Parker built for speed.

Bruce, I do like those smooth lines. I wonder what she would cost?

Best Regards, George

George, you know those racy small gauge models are high initial cost with constant need for maintenance, but, what the hell......

SJP Grade
 

Do you suppose that it was that very model that inspired someone in Meriden to experiment with the SSBP and the wooden reinforcing dowel?.....Never mind!

George,
To that I would say, if you've got to ask, you probably can't afford it.:rotf:

Oh I do like a sweet smooth handeling small bore:whistle:

Guys just keep in mind.......for every racy small gauge model that's out there, there's a man that's tired of shooting it :)

I was wonering how long it would be before the distaff side weighed in! I've heard Dee's sentiment expressed before, but it was much cruder

Well said Dee ;)

Oh believe me, I too have heard the much cruder version myself..lol. You can't grow up in a family being the only girl and not see/hear the crude things boys say or do. My brothers made sure I wasn't sheltered by any account. :p Being a "tomboy" has it's advantages and disadvantages, but it's great non the less. My brothers now say "don't let Dee fool you, she keeps us boys running and on our toes!" :biglaugh:

more butts

The Admiral Fletcher AHE has anchor chain around the edge. Nice treatment also.

AA or A1S ??

Do we know who the engraver was?

Judging by the taped screws I wouldn't think that is an "orphaned" buttplate...?

Wow,

That is amazing.:shock:

I have no problem with "seasoned" racey small bores:whistle::whistle:

Dick Washburn. I have photos of a number of examples of his work. He was an early PGCA member and made some of the best of the best A-1S upgrades. If I publish any more articles from early Parker Pages, I would have included some engraving and articles from Mr Washburn.

Bruce, I think that would make a great article for the Parker Pages

It's like the hype surrounding virgin wool. Who cares if the wool in your sweater or jacket came from sheep with high mileage. Jerry

Bruce, thanks for the pics. I hadnt seen the partial skeleton before. they must be pretty rare.