Unusual Engraving, and Markings

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

I did some more looking and all the barrel flats where I can see the area down into the low 149xxx range have the J.G. in oval and &. Serial 148762 has W.K in the oval and the & --

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The highest serial number I've recorded with the & is 180703. The J.G. in an oval continues into the 219xxx range as the PARKER BROS. OVERLOAD PROVED stamp came into use.

The symbol really looks like a "Concern for POWs" or "Breast Cancer Awareness" ribbon and a small c.

Here’s a thought…. Charles Parker died in 1902 - possibly a remembrance or honor ribbon for Charles…?





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[Kevin McCormack]

Dave wrote:

"The symbol really looks like a "Concern for POWs" or "Breast Cancer Awareness" ribbon and a small c.[" - Exactly what came to mind when I first saw them.

[edgarspencer]

As WW1 didn't start until mid 1914, was in concern for the dozen Spanish American war POWs?

[John Knobelsdorf II]

12 gauge from 1915 with similar characteristics.

[edgarspencer]

I've been noticing most of the ampersands are missing the bottom. Broken stamp likely. My earliest, 151,xxx is whole.
John, Is that gun close to my DHE, 171,5xx ?

[Craig Larter]

An 1891 CH 12 #1 frame with a down hill dog.

[edgarspencer]

John, That isn't, by chance, the gun you bought from Reggie? As I recall, you purchased a gun I sold him; a DHE 12ga, 1 1/2 frame 30". Yet another I have wondered what I was thinking.

[John Knobelsdorf II]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

John, That isn't, by chance, the gun you bought from Reggie? As I recall, you purchased a gun I sold him; a DHE 12ga, 1 1/2 frame 30". Yet another I have wondered what I was thinking.

This is not that one. That one is from 1926.

This is on a size 2 frame (instead of 1 1/2 frame).

It is my college graduation gift from my dad (in 1976).

My dad got it from a collector that lived in Fort Worth, Herman Gilbreath.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by John Knobelsdorf II

This is not that one. That one is from 1926.

This is on a size 2 frame (instead of 1 1/2 frame).

It is my college graduation gift from my dad (in 1976).

My dad got it from a collector that lived in Fort Worth, Herman Gilbreath.

I knew I should have stayed in school while my dad was still alive, but I quit in my senior year to go to work for him. I may or may not have bought myself a Parker when I finally did graduate.

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by John Knobelsdorf II

It is my college graduation gift from my dad (in 1976).

My dad got it from a collector that lived in Fort Worth, Herman Gilbreath.

Now that's something to cherish John. What a gun. To each his own but personally I hope you push a little lead down them tubes occasionally.