Parker PH Cape Gun.

[OLD GEEZER]

1444.00 what do you think.Was it someone on the forum Thomas

[Bill Murphy]

My bid was four dollars short. I thought I bid enough, but was "wrong again". I would be glad to relieve the new owner of his new gun.

[Richard Flanders]

I think someone did OK on that one.

[Bill Murphy]

Who bought the PH 16 with the rifle insert?

[edgarspencer]

I have had, and still do, alot of Bellding & Mulll stuff. Everytime I found something new, I'd say to myself "Huh, I never knew they made that" Now I don't say it anymore. They were known to try stuff out before full production, and the stamping looks hand done, as opposed to later line stamping. The knurled retainer looks like it could be them too.
The Marlin-Ballard info is true re PP bullets, but, again, not sure it means that either, as I have had both makers, as well as Remington rifles without reference to chamber differences. I have a Harry Pope 32-40 barrel waiting for the right action. It simply says 32-40. I'd rather get onto my Sharps Old Reliable project, so if anyone wants the Pope barrel, let me know.
I have had inserts, including a pair of Colts, made for a 30" 12ga. in .38WCF.

It's too bad they drilled the rib for those sights. The gun might have realized more had that not been done.
If Nurse Ratchet lets me out of bed, I'll down down and look at some Belding & Mull data I've accumulated

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Robert Delk

They're still in business and did a lot of machine work over the years. My grandfather had them do work back in the '20's.

That "Outdoorsman's Haven" is the same Belding & Mull, but maybe in name only, and I'm not so sure they even obtained the name directly, or just picked it up. The Manufacturing Co, Belding & Mull went out of business a long time ago.
I snuck down while the nurse wasn't watching (my wife) and took these pictures.
Belding & Mull were known for very high tolerance work. Here's a rear sight on a G&H Springfield action. Note the stamping and how close it is to the stamping on the rifled sleeve.

[Richard Flanders]

That is impressive Edgar. I can just imagine the satisfaction had by the designer of that sight. Watch out for that nurse....

[edgarspencer]

Thanks Richard. It is a work of art.
I'm keeping my head down, She takes her job seriously.