Parker takedown case project

[OH Osthaus]

Bruce's post

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthr...+original+case

it is one of my summer projects - i've been collecting the accessories as I find them

and the walnut cases were not covered with either canvas or leather

[Bill Murphy]

By the late eighties, there were Parker trunk cases that were covered in leather. These are pictured in the 1887? and 1889? Parker catalogs which are reproduced in TPS. Most are the "shellback" variety, which included a lid in the top of the case that covered an area where shells were stored in rows.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

By the late eighties, there were Parker trunk cases that were covered in leather.

yes - the DGJ reprint of the 1882 catalog that BD pointed me to shows several styles of cases.

but for a wood worker wanting to reproduce a correct style case, I think the walnut style is a good choice

[Dean Freeman]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

Bruce's post

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthr...+original+case

it is one of my summer projects - i've been collecting the accessories as I find them

and the walnut cases were not covered with either canvas or leather

Thanks for posting this. And thanks to Bruce for some very detailed photos and a nice thread. I'd love to see more photos of cases spanning all of Parkers history. Are there any more out there? Bruce's thread also brings to mind a few questions. How to make those bequtiful leather handles? I liked the idea of the cord or thread wrapped in leather, but the strength of the handles looks like it could be improved. Also, does anyone know where one can begin a search for those parker accessories? I'm guessing they are as rare as a BHE 410, with matching prices.