1917 SC (restocked) - Page 2

David · 03-07-2026, 11:55 AM

beatiful SBT - For those in the know - I didnt realize the variation of engraving on the SBT's. Two pictures below are btoh SC grade. Is this early gun / later gun ? engravers preference ? Top one looks like a lot more work.

John B White · 03-07-2026, 12:11 PM

The following is from Chuck’s email to me but states that when mine was produced , they were still standardizing the design.

John Davis · 03-07-2026, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by David Safris

beatiful SBT - For those in the know - I didnt realize the variation of engraving on the SBT's. Two pictures below are btoh SC grade. Is this early gun / later gun ? engravers preference ? Top one looks like a lot more work.

The top one is a very early SC, 1917/18. After the first year or so, the SC’s feature the pigeon in flight.

David · 03-08-2026, 08:27 AM

the best thing about understanding this variation in engraving - is that now i have an excuse to buy another one...

GunnerGrilli · 03-10-2026, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by David Safris

the best thing about understanding this variation in engraving - is that now i have an excuse to buy another one...

As Mr. Dave Fjelline would say................

"There's only one thing better than buying a Paker................buying two!!"

Bobby