Research Letter?

[John Taddeo]

Chuck or ? . I have just recieved a letter on a Vh and noticed the Special instructions were "Lt" and "Short stock" . Dumb question here but am I thinking the Lt stands for "lite" . The letter also states L.O.P of 13.750, was that to be considered short. I hope I am not asking something stupid on the "Lt" but Im just drawing a blank.

[Pa SxS]

John,

Don't take this the wrong way when I say, "I don't interpret what they meant, I just write what is written." The note is abbreviated Lt. and also "short stock."

The Lt if it refers to light, could refer to the total weight if 5 lbs 11 oz is light for a 28ga. It could also mean to use a small frame size. I don't know what is considered a light weight 28ga. It could also mean light colored wood. 13 3/4" is on the short side but not overly so.

Hopefully others will chime in.

P.S. I sent you an e-mail to your e-mail on record with the PGCA.

Chuck

[John Taddeo]

One more dumb question, How would they make one 0 frame 28 any lighter than another of the same configuration(in other words ,why the special note).The wood is really the same or a little darker than my others. I understand the interpretation issues and I am appreciative of the work you guys do, as I am sure are many others.

[Dean Romig]

28 Gauge Parkers were originally built on the 0-Frame which was later replaced by the 00-Frame in the 28 gauge guns. There may have been a period during which the buyer could have specified either frame size depending on a desired weight. The serial number of your gun may help to answer the question of "Lt." as regards frame size.

[John Taddeo]

Dean, Its a 0 frame . I just wondered if this showed up often while doing letters.

Chuck,email sent.

[Researcher]

Parker Bros. did all kinds of wierd and wonderful stuff whan it came to weight and balance. My Grandfather's 1890-vintage PH-Grade 12-gauge was on a 3-frame but with 30-inch Twist barrels that swamped in very fast, so that it weighs 8 pounds 8 ounces. Lots of weight between the hands. My 1889 GH-Grade is on a 2-frame, and with its 30-inch Damascus barrels which are very straight, weighs a fraction of an ounce over 9 pounds and is very weight foreward.

Years ago when Kevin and I made a road trip to compare his GH-Grade "Grandma's Gun" Damascus barrel 28-gauge with one of its three siblings, the one gun had a very typically 0-frame size stock while the other had a larger, more typically 1-frame size stock, though both guns were 0-frame. Unfortunately, that doesn't show very well in the only picture I have to record the event --

[Bill Murphy]

Some early William Wagner orders for 28 gauge guns specified "light". I don't think the resulting guns were much different from standard weight. Who ordered your gun?

[Pa SxS]

Bill, Kevin looks basically the same but boy have you changed

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Bill, Kevin looks basically the same but boy have you changed

That's harsh.

[John Taddeo]

It was H.C. Reed co. who placed the order. I couldn't find much of anything on them on Google.