How Rare is This ??

[TARNATION !!!]

Brian, the lettering looks exactly like the Parker Bros. Meriden lettering. So, not "engraved" then but "roll stamped". I thought it to be highly unusual. And if that's not enough, it has a Skeleton Butt Plate - first in my humble collection. Here's Mark's letter.

[Bill Murphy]

Regardless of its appearance, I would guess that the inscription is engraved. Brian, whose name is on the gun in your shop? It may be someone that can be identified.

[TARNATION !!!]

The letter did say the order specified "engrave". Regardless of how it was accomplished, I'm thinking this to be a fairly important "Canadian" Parker. It has seen use and will take a few wild pheasants for me and then get tucked away for the next custodian.

[C.O.B.]

What role did Frederick Borden play in Canadian politics? It would be interesting to research him. Either way it's a very unique Parker, congrats on your new adoption.