This is a brief follow-up to continued research on a Rare pair of original old Parker Try-Gun related photographs acquired many years ago... The early 1900's photos show head office New-York Parker sales rep Louis Parker Sr, along with legendary trap/live-bird shooter and Dupont Powder sales rep Jack Fanning displaying a seldom seen Curtis design Parker Try-Gun...
There was a time when I thought my old HP Scanner did some fairly good work, that is until I decided to upgrade to a newer version with 6-8 times the resolution quality... Wow! ~ What a difference.
Something very apparent with the higher resolution scans of these old photos are the distinct case-color patterns on this particular Parker... As early Try-Guns were handled and shot extensively, it stands to reason overall case colors would be worn away more quickly on these guns. The Parker in this photo was still very fresh, and had yet to endure the knocks, nicks, and wear that would come later.
Case color and stock wood grain patterns can often be as unique as a finger print. I encourage anyone in the Parker collecting community who owns a Parker (Curtis) Try-Gun to take a closer look at the stock, and any faint case colors that may still remain on their gun...
I have provided a few images below that show a very distinct wishbone case-color pattern on the right side around the small screws, and also a close-up of the adjustable stock... There is one (PGCA) fella here confirmed to have a Parker Curtis Try-Gun, perhaps he will also get his magnifying glass out and take a closer look to see if he notices any remaining pattern similarities to those shown below...
Best, Chris ~ CSL
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