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Unread 09-29-2025, 09:17 PM   #21
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It says Bernard steel...just don't have a pic of it with me. Inscription is documented in the letter.
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It’s a Parker James. This gun predates the introduction of rib-matting.





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Looks like the rib has the words: Steel Jas Mullen Erinsville Ontario. Is this a picture of another gun instead of a Parker?
David, the picture is cropped so you can only see that it says Steel.
If you could see what was before that I would imagine that it says
"Parker Bros Maker. Meriden Conn. Bernard Steel".
The rest of the inscription is likely the purchaser or importer in Ontario.
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Dean, did you mean to address the comment to Dave? I suspect James knows it's a Parker, as he owns the gun.
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Dean, did you mean to address the comment to Dave? I suspect James knows it's a Parker, as he owns the gun.
Nope, sorry, I was replying to Tennessee Dave’s questioning if the pic of the rib is of a different gun, but I should have quoted his question and mistakenly named James.





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Rib inscriptions naming the owner of the gun are rare and interesting. We would like to see another picture of this inscription.
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What is the grade stamped on the action? (Don't have the book with me). Seems an odd combo of grade and barrel steel for 1885.
Please disregard this post. I had a brain fart when I submitted it.
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I'll be back Saturday and will post more...current on a work trip so I can afford more Parker's...
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Wish I could afford more Parkers.
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