GH or GHE

[Bobby Hamner, jr]

Just a quich history of my Parker. It was given to me by my uncle when I was 16 years of age, wow 28 years ago. I'm not certain if it was originally owned by my great grandfather, my grandfather or possibly my great uncle Robert. It comes from the mountains of Virginia, the Covesville area specifically. Serial number, matching on all parts, 213445, dates it to 1925, grade 2 GH with Parker special steel barrels. The GH grade has me a bit confused considering it is equiped with auto ejectors. From what I have read, I thought GHE designated barrels equiped with ejectors. Please correct me if I am wrong and maybe help enlighten me if there is a descrepancy in my Parker's markings.

Thank you, Bobby

[Bill Murphy]

A GHE Grade is normally marked GH on the water table, the same as a GH Grade would be marked.

[Bobby Hamner, jr]

Thank you Bill, that clears it up. My next step will be to get the letter from PGCA. On that note, how in depth are the letters. I know it won't have the original purchaser on record for this grade of gun, but will it possibly have the retailer who sold it as new. That location may help me in confirming its history in my family.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Bobby Hamner, jr

Thank you Bill, that clears it up. My next step will be to get the letter from PGCA. On that note, how in depth are the letters. I know it won't have the original purchaser on record for this grade of gun, but will it possibly have the retailer who sold it as new. That location may help me in confirming its history in my family.

depending on how/by whom the order was placed it may state the individual or the company that placed the order.

I would expect that the lower the grade the more likely a gun was part of a company order- for stock, but even some D's and above show only the company name. I still find it interesting to know that a gun has survived over a hundred years in a small geographical area.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

i think you will only get stock book information.

[Dick Miller]

Hamner in Covesville------ possibly of Earl Hamner fame ?

[Bobby Hamner, jr]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

depending on how/by whom the order was placed it may state the individual or the company that placed the order.

I would expect that the lower the grade the more likely a gun was part of a company order- for stock, but even some D's and above show only the company name. I still find it interesting to know that a gun has survived over a hundred years in a small geographical area.

Rick, first, I'm sorry for the late response, and to clear up some confusion, this Parker started its history with my family in Covesville, then moved to S. Florida in the late 40's to early 50's.

[Bill Murphy]

George P. is very correct in stating that no order book information will be available in this serial number range. That means that no purchaser information will be available, only the basic specifications of the gun. As long as we're asking "Hamner" questions, my Commanding Officer in 1969 was Captain George Hamner whose combat unit patch was the 101st Airborne with Ranger stripe. I don't know what other units he had been affiliated with. He was a well repected company officer who sentenced me to purchase a $25.00 ($18.75 net) savings bond after returning from an eleven day questionable leave. I modeled my supervisory career after Captain Hamner for 29 years in the private and government sector. I just googled him for the first time since 1969. I am amazed that I pick my friends so well.

[BRDHNTR]

Bobby, please post some pictures of the gun. We'd all like to see it.
Allen

[Bobby Hamner, jr]

Originally Posted by allen newell

Bobby, please post some pictures of the gun. We'd all like to see it.
Allen

I'm sorry for the delay, I just recently found my camera. I have posted photos in the subforum, Parker restoration, titled Pappys 20.