Why Bernard on CH, CHE, andplain old C?

[Dean Romig]

I also have a Bernard barreled Grade-4 T/A hammer gun and the letter says Damascus too.





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[King Cobb]

I just find some of this stuff interesting and curious. Thanks to all the responsents and as always Drew thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

I have no idea what the cost difference labor wise was, but I surmise if Cs had gotten the engraving earlier that they got in the later years, or if all Cs had been roundel engraved, they would have sold a lot more Cs.

[B. Dudley]

Sara. Ask me about those barrels at Rock Mountain, i will tell you more.

[Hammer Gun]

Drew which type is this?

[Drew Hause]

The safe answer would be Bernard Gary
I enhanced the image and am almost sure it's Bernard I



I added the image here as it is a good example to compare with "Rose Pattern" Bernard II
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/17227428

[Hammer Gun]

One more this is a grade 4 32" Bernard, in great original shape, Gary

[Hammer Gun]

double and triple click for enlargements

[Drew Hause]

Spectacular Gary, and IMHO also Bernard I

BTW: I do not know if Ken Waite Jr. monitors the Forum, but a high resolution full size close up of pattern No. 15 (like No. 16 that Dean posted) in his Damascus Sample would be extremely helpful.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

BTW: I do not know if Ken Waite Jr. monitors the Forum, but a high resolution full size close up of pattern No. 15 (like No. 16 that Dean posted) in his Damascus Sample would be extremely helpful.

Ken Waite Jr. passed away a few years ago but I'm sure Ken Waite III monitors the forum and makes the occasional post. I suspect he may have his Dad's barrel sample set if Ken Jr. still owned it at the time of his passing.






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[Drew Hause]

Thanks Dean. I sent Ken a PM in the hope that he has the original high resolution digital images taken by Austin.