An Interesting GHE 20

[Blind Dog]

The rib on 130593 is stamped "Titanic". Could the gun have had Damascus barrels originally and been refitted with Titanics by Parker? Most 5s and 6s wear Acme barrels.

[Bruce Day]

Fred, Titanics are correct for the 130's. Look at TPS. The Acme's were not until a couple years later.

[Tim Sheldon]

Originally Posted by Jack Cronkhite

Not sure if we are considering the same thing. Curious about the patent date stamp. Could it have come from the factory like this??

Thanks,
Jack

Jack, I'm with you, this one does not look "right" to me. Though I do agree with Bill that lightly struck or off struck is somewhat common.

Tim

[TARNATION !!!]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

Jack,I have seen patent date stamps like that many times.

Thanks Dave.

[Dollar Grade]

Originally Posted by Richard Flanders

Thank you Bruce for the reposting of these pics. I'd have to say that it doesn't look original to me. Way too much wear around the firing pin holes and the receiver is a bit too polished under that case color... could be I've just not seen and unused Parker receiver, but that looks too shiny to me. Is there a chance that the patent date stamp on the table was only half stamped like that originally? Never seen and end blank in the rib matting that wide either... anyone else?? Seems the back edge of the stock cheeks is a bit too sharp and prominent also. And as Bill notes, the screws don't look unmolested by any means. Regardless, it certainly is a stunning gorgeous gun. Maybe these are just Remington era features that I'm clueless about.

Regarding the rib matting.........this GH20 Serial number range 200XXX is very similar. This gun letters to the current 26" bbls. Although the ivory bead has probably been added at a later date. It has the widest gap I have seen to date.

[Richard Flanders]

Thanks Kurt. My 1918 GHE12 has an ivory front bead and letters with 26" bbls... which have been cut. That's a large bead. Looks in size like one of Galazans.