Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums - "W.K." initials on barrel flats

Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums (https://parkerguns.org/forums/index.php)

- General Parker Discussions (https://parkerguns.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2)

- - "W.K." initials on barrel flats (https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24239)

stevecrea

05-13-2018 08:22 PM

"W.K." initials on barrel flats

I recall reading perhaps that one of Charles Parker's key artisans or gunmakers had the initials W.K., and this was stamped on the barrel flats and water table. I am away from my Parker library as I am out of town. Can someone inform me on this?

Kevin McCormack

05-13-2018 09:08 PM

The initials are those of Walter King, son of Chas. King. Walter took over c. 1910.

Dean Romig

05-14-2018 01:55 PM

Took over the position of 'gun works superintendent' which his father had held since coming to Parker Bros. from Smith & Wesson.

.

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:01 PM.