H Gough signature illustrated

[Bruce Day]

John, what I know about your question:

1. There are B's and C's that have engraving that look near identical to Gough signed A's. Other than that similarity, I don't know.

2. I have only seen his signature on a few high grade guns, but not on near identically engraved, but less coverage, B's and C's.

3. I have not seen it anyplace else. But my knowledge is very limited.

Maybe check with Charlie Price or Bill Mullins?

A person may have his suspicions, but that's all they are without having the signature. On the other hand, we know he signed some, why not all if he in fact did the engraving? Maybe others just copied his style. I don't think we will ever know.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

That is so cool.

[Twice Shooter]

The gun Dr. Drew showed with the barrel smudges has the initials HG on the left side plate. You must use a magnifying glass as it is very hard to see. It was deliverd in April 1881. I don't know if H Gough was at Parker Brothers at that time or not. Someone else with more knowledge may know. I suppose it could have been contracted out but who knows? I certainly don't.
Cheers, Tom