Great question Larry. Parker started using the DHBP on hammerguns about 1879. I am almost sure that Skeleton Butt Plates on high grade hammerguns predated that. Exactly when I have no idea. Good catagory for "Parkers Found"?
Edited: After consulting TPS the authors commented that the Skeleton Butt plate was offered on guns of Grade3 or higher since day one. They noted guns with 3 digit serial numbers have been seen with SSBP.
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