Adopted a fairly early GH today:

[Bruce B.]

Thank you Charlie...I can't find your "Thank You" button.

[OH Osthaus]

We have had a few first year hammerless show up in the past year. Showing a good sample of the early engraving patterns.

[Researcher]

My early GH, 56213 has the flying birds on the left side --



and walking birds on the right --

[Eldon Goddard]

Mr. Bruner if you get that manton make sure and post pictures on the fine doubles forum.

[Autumn Daze]

Bruce, We know where 55296 is. It's the first hammerless D grade made. Interesting gun.

[Larry Mason]

The fever is contagious! Congratulations.

[Ed Blake]

Very nice. The screws appear untouched since assembled in Meridan. Incredible.

[Andy Kelley]

Bruce I think you are being modest about the coloring.In the photos the coloring looks pretty, pretty nice. Nice find and please post photos of the Manton. Good luck with you new adoption! Andy

[Bruce B.]

Here are a couple of better photographs of the stock. Don't you wish these old Parkers could talk? Without provenance we can only ascertain their past based on the remaining condition. The "as new" and "restored" guns are very pretty and admirable but I prefer the ones that illustrate the "been there, done that" time tested appearance. I enjoy contributing to the forum. I have appreciated everyone's wonderful feedback.
My thanks to all.

[Mills]

55821 is on Gunbroker now. It is an EH and looks like it has had a hard life. No connection to this auction, btw.