1917 Parker Single Barrel Trap

[Dean Romig]

Does the forend have the reinforcing rod or bolt (the head of which can be seen at the nose of the forend)?

[Bill Murphy]

We are waiting to hear from the owner to tell us what mark is on the barrel flat.

[Bill Murphy]

I guess Casey is not going to tell us how his barrel flat is marked. However, early SC guns were equipped with Titanic Steel barrels. My 177,741 is a Titanic gun. Early SB guns were probably Titanic steel also, but I have not seen one.

[Jeff Christie]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I guess Casey is not going to tell us how his barrel flat is marked. However, early SC guns were equipped with Titanic Steel barrels. My 177,741 is a Titanic gun. Early SB guns were probably Titanic steel also, but I have not seen one.

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[Bill Murphy]

I could have made myself clearer. "I have not seen an early SB" is what I meant to say. I assume early SBs are Titanic Steel, like another poster suggested.

[Trap3]

Bill, I have a SB made in 1920. Would that be considered early?

Regards,
RD

[Bill Murphy]

The steel type is stamped on the barrel flat. Titanic is "T", Acme is "A". Randy, only you can tell us what the marking is on your B Grade. Does anyone have an early SA that they can check.

[Pa SxS]

Mike, check the barrel flats for a symbol of steel type. Probably a T for Titanic.

Randy, Parker started SBT's in 1917 and they had floral engraving on the trigger floor plate. These are the guns I would consider "early SBT
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