PARKER BHE ENGRAVING PATTERNS

[Bill Burwash]

I have a 1905 Parker BHE in 12 gauge. It has a floral engraving pattern rather than the usual dogs and scroll. Is the floral pattern unusual? Was it an upgrade to the conventional pattern?
Look forward to your comments.

[Reggie B]

Probably a special order request. Two suggestions. First, join the PGCA. Second order a letter on your gun. The letter may address the engraving as well as give you other information about how the gun was configured. You get get a discounted cost on the letter for being a member. And you have access to tons of information available here on the website.

[B. Dudley]

It would have been special ordered. Similar examples have been observed.

[Bill Burwash]

Thanks. I do have a factory letter but no mention is made of the engraving pattern.

[B. Dudley]

Interesting. Usually a letter would note that.

[ahfoxman]

My BHE '00' 28ga grouse swatter with floral engraving.

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Tom Kidd

My BHE '00' 28ga grouse swatter with floral engraving.

WOW! That is a beautiful trigger plate. Any chance we could see more of the gun? OO B Grade 28. Just wow.

[ahfoxman]

Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

WOW! That is a beautiful trigger plate. Any chance we could see more of the gun? OO B Grade 28. Just wow.

5 lbs - 7 oz
January, 1916
2 5/8" chambers x Imp and Mod x 26" (matches letter)
No mention of scroll engraving in letter
Old research that came with gun states: "only 4 made in this configuration" ??
Excellent in as used and well cared for condition
Had restocked, with a blank that I found down at the old Fox factory, to more friendly dimensions of good old American Std 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 2 1/2" down pitch with spured BP(exc original stock with skel butt and gold grip cap in secure storage) Photos are of its getting one of many rubbed oil finishes. Sorry no current photos of finished gun and it is currently, down in safe and the old man is just thinking of venturing to the john on his new hip without the walker.

Now weighs 5 lbs - 5 oz and has become one of those 'no think' pointing sticks.
Only problem is: getting too old at 86 in April to do it justice.
But, I am still in the game with my (Wounded Warrior) track wheelchair.

Qualifies for W.O. Odem's; "Ain't no Flies on Dat Summa Bitch"

Enjoy!!

[Bill Burwash]

Originally Posted by Tom Kidd

5 lbs - 7 oz
January, 1916
2 5/8" chambers x Imp and Mod x 26" (matches letter)
No mention of scroll engraving in letter
Old research that came with gun states: "only 4 made in this configuration" ??
Excellent in as used and well cared for condition
Had restocked, with a blank that I found down at the old Fox factory, to more friendly dimensions of good old American Std 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 2 1/2" down pitch with spured BP(exc original stock with skel butt and gold grip cap in secure storage) Photos are of its getting one of many rubbed oil finishes. Sorry no current photos of finished gun and it is currently, down in safe and the old man is just thinking of venturing to the john on his new hip without the walker.

Now weighs 5 lbs - 5 oz and has become one of those 'no think' pointing sticks.
Only problem is: getting too old at 86 in April to do it justice.
But, I am still in the game with my (Wounded Warrior) track wheelchair.

Qualifies for W.O. Odem's; "Ain't no Flies on Dat Summa Bitch"

Enjoy!!

That's a beautiful gun. Congratulations staying in the upland bird hunting game in spite of limitations. Hang in there buddy.

[Dean Romig]

The BH or Grade-5 was the lowest grade which didn’t have a “standard” engraving motif or pattern. The choice of engraving was generally left up to the buyer. So, not to have it mentioned in the letter shouldn’t surprise us.





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