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Sarah Runge · 07-04-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

Did Runge sign his work? I have never checked to see who did the engraveing on any of my guns. Perhaps it's time to try to figure this out.

My grandfather Robert P Runge signed his RPR in his distinctive script-y writing. My great Grandfather Robert Runge signed his RR in a slightly straighter more 'machine typed' way. If you kinda understand

Dean Romig · 07-04-2012, 07:33 AM

George, you have Parker no. 95432? Wow! According to Parker records that is only the third 28 gauge that Parker Bros. made. What grade is it?

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 07-04-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig

George, you have Parker no. 95432? Wow! According to Parker records that is only the third 28 gauge that Parker Bros. made. What grade is it?

Actually the number is earlier- 95428
VH but it has aftermarket ejectors that larry thought were very good.
I thought the records are missing from that period?

Bill Murphy · 07-04-2012, 03:21 PM

Ms. Runge, or Worden, Kevin McCormack is a serious researcher who would love to talk to you. He knew your Grandfather and knows more about his work than anyone who is "above the radar". If you will email me, I will immediately put you in touch with him. wilmrph@verizon.net Bill Murphy

Dean Romig · 07-04-2012, 07:52 AM

Although there are no records to support a research letter, your Parker, no. 95428, if originally made as a 28 gauge and not as a 20 ga. that was sent back for 28 ga. barrels to be fit to it, falls before Parker no. 95431 which is listed as the second 28 ga. The only earlier Parker listed as a 28 ga. in the 28 Gauge tables in the rear of Vol. II of TPS is the very first one which is a 94XXX range.

Dean Romig · 07-04-2012, 07:54 AM

Sarah, I'm sorry to have hi-jacked your thread. Let's get back to your grandfather, Robert Runge.

Sarah Runge · 07-04-2012, 05:41 PM

This is the only engravings I have at my apartment that he did. This is a spoon bracelet that he disassembled, flattened, engraved, and reassembled. I adore it and wear it often and is a great example of his script work. He did 5 of these one for me, my mom, aunt and two cousins.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56432017@N05/7503848364/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56432017@N05/7503844840/