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11-03-2011, 02:15 PM
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It would be something if that old gun turned out to be Judge Denny's PS it is not mine and I dont know who is selling it.
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11-03-2011, 03:06 PM
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Nothing stopping someone from ordering a letter on it. Let's dig out our early eighties Parkers and look for pheasants.
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11-03-2011, 08:14 PM
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From what I understand, a lot of the engravers at Parker were of european extraction. They'd have been very familiar with the pheasant, my guess is that's your explaination.
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I was as virtuously given as a gentleman need to be; virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times a week; went to a bawdy-house once in a quarter--of an hour; paid money that I borrowed, three of four times; lived well and in good compass: and now I live out of all order, out of all compass. Falstaff - Henry IV |
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11-03-2011, 08:25 PM
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Destry,
I think you have it nailed. |
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11-03-2011, 09:11 PM
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I've seen a lot of gamebird engraving on grade 2 Parkers and the majority of those that exhibit long pointed tails are actually a rendition of prarie sharptail grouse but there is no mistaking that the birds on the gun in question are pheasants.
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11-03-2011, 10:34 PM
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Yes, I am not surprised that Parker could engrave pheasants back them just wondered who would want them. They Dont look like the birds on the few other grade 2s and the early GHs Ive seen. I wonder if it was a special order for someone who shot in europe
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11-04-2011, 07:02 AM
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Pheasant?
The Parker Story indicates many Parker engravers were new to this country and not outdoorsmen. A copy of Audobon was kept in the engraving room. The " looking back bird" is a direct lift from Audobon.
A leafing through Audobon may find this bird. Best, Austin |
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11-04-2011, 07:15 AM
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I always enjoy Austin's insight, always very helpful. One of the Greats on this Fourm !!!Thanks ch
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