A Grade Restoration Query

[Kensal Rise]

It appears as though this was a complete kit ordered from Parker. And it remains intact with the original LOM case. All of it for a notable figure in American history. Great find!

And please understand, that whatever issues the stock may have suffered through time can be totally remedied by one of the top craftsmen mentioned. And... the gun will be usable with reasonable cartridges, such as RST 1 oz. loads.

Finally, $425 in 1907 had the same buying power as $11,857.49 current dollars.

[Dean Romig]

But it would be impossible to have such a gun made today for only $11,858.00






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[Keavin Nelson]

Definitely have the stock repaired. I shot my LC Ideal grade last thursday at SC that was almost as bad, it is holding fine after many rounds, and you can't see the repair which I did some years ago. No not lobbying for work, and I wouldn't take it on if asked. But the stock is at least half of the history, not to mention nice wood. Truly an extraordinary find!

[Frank Childrey]

You know, the more I look at that gun it just seems to me that someone tried to destroy it. Of course, we'll never know. But in any case, it's a real shame that it has surfaced in the condition that it is in.

[Dean Romig]

But it is fantastic that it has surfaced at all.





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[Mills]

It is great that it has surfaced and will now be rescued. You just wonder what else lies out there waiting to be discovered as well

[Kensal Rise]

Indeed. Without a hands-on examination, many aspects of an old gun can slip past the eye.

So, I thought I'd point out that the wrist of this gun has been repaired in the past (note the rectangular wood inserts in this enhanced pic). The failure of that repair (due to heavy loads?) led to further crack/split distress. But, all can still be saved.

[winplumber]

I would like to know if the letter would state what type of engraving that should be on this gun as one would think it would be a special order. I ask this question because I dont know the answer . I am not knocking this gun in anyway. Just very different from anything I have seen .

[Corey Barrette]

Originally Posted by Steve Huffman

I would like to know if the letter would state what type of engraving that should be on this gun as one would think it would be a special order. I ask this question because I dont know the answer . I am not knocking this gun in anyway. Just very different from anything I have seen .

The letter did not specify engraving or request for specific style. Based on conversation last eve, the engraver may have been Frederick W. Anschutz, senior engraver. Photo and reference from The Parker Story, volume 2, page 452.

[Dean Romig]

Not to be contradictory to any of my friends but Parker’s senior engraver in 1907 was William H. Gough, Harry’s son... and those look like Gough’s dogs IMHO.





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