Research Article on Late Remington Parkers

[Dean Romig]

On the right side of the water table where it is stamped either Meriden, CT or Illion NY. That, supposedly, determines where the frame was made. But I think it is quite possible that a good number of raw frames with no stamping that were made in Meriden made their way to Illion and were finished and stamped there.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

But I think it is quite possible that a good number of raw frames with no stamping that were made in Meriden made their way to Illion and were finished and stamped there.

Agreed- extremely possible. In fact, that would be my presumption but I would like to know what our metal experts think of the finishing that would need to be done to achieve an Ilion frame.

[Dean Romig]

Just making sure son.... I wouldn't want you falling behind.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

We have all heard of the transition to Chrome Moly barrels post-Remington and most, including myself, have assumed that that is the reason for the no-name ribs. However, that appears to not be true. See a separate thread I am starting today to gather information on member's barrel flat markings.