Parker Gun Letter Mystery

[Dean Freeman]

Originally Posted by Ray Masciarella

It looks like it remained in Parkers stock for more than a year after it was returned from Boston. The records might also indicate that it was shown at some of the smaller regional shows during that time. I say this because a have couple of guns that were displayed at all the of major shows during the 1890s and were also shown at these smaller expos. Often they were sent to local dealers and shown in the dealers display. You should look into that.

I'm new to this type of sleuthing. Should I be looking via internet, elsewhere, or books like TPS? That TPS money could go toward another parker you know.

[John Davis]

If you're going to be acquiring any more Parkers, then you need The Parker Story. Best money you'll ever spend. More like an investment. Much better than US bonds. John

[John Davis]

There's a set for sale on the Members only sale site.

[Richard Flanders]

I wouldn't hesitate for a second to have that gun spruced up from stem to stern. That stock is stunning. Bring that flame out with a nice refinish and recut the checkering and redo the bbls and it would be a real showpiece.

[Bill Murphy]

Ray, how do you obtain the information on the smaller shows and dealer displays? Thanks.

[Dean Freeman]

Originally Posted by John Davis

There's a set for sale on the Members only sale site.

Just checked; they didn't last long. I'll take a look at the DGJ, I think they have it for sale.
Thanks for the heads up.

[Bill Murphy]

I believe DGJ still has blemished sets for sale for around $200.