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Does anyone know what the EXX3 marking means? I'd appreciate any additional observations that might contribute to this gun's story. Thank you in advance!
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10-08-2016, 05:27 PM
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It is a Remington repair code, indicating it was serviced in Oct 1951.
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10-08-2016, 05:40 PM
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Thanks, I just joined PGCA. My next step is to figure out how to order a research letter. Is this still done via snail mail?
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10-08-2016, 05:43 PM
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Brian,
Welcome to the madness. If you go to the PGCA home page, you can select 'Research Letter' from the left side of the page. Payment can be made via Paypal and the information about your gun submitted through email. Enjoy your Parker, she's a beauty. |
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10-08-2016, 05:45 PM
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Looks like a great little woods gun. Congrats!!
In case you don't already know, the EXX3 is a Remington repair code -- E = October, XX = 1951. Maybe that is when it got the post-1910 bolt and bolt plate. Interesting that the barrel flats have the oval with the W.K. which is Walter King's mark, and the Kf which is often attributed to his Father. My slightly older VH-Grade just has the Kf. |
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10-08-2016, 06:21 PM
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Thanks, I was excited to find it on the rack of a local gun shop. It is in great shape, save a couple dings high on the left wrist. The 24" barrels were interesting. I'm wondering if they were cut. I just emailed a completed research letter request. So, we'll see what they find. I've always wanted a Parker and feel fortunate to have found this one. Let's hope it shoots as good as it feels. It was a consignment. I should probably try to get a note to the seller through the dealer, maybe they have a story to go with the gun. Thanks again to everyone for your warm welcomes.
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10-08-2016, 06:45 PM
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FWIW Brian, the serialization book shows serial #134796 to have been made with 26" barrels.
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10-08-2016, 07:10 PM
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The barrels are likely cut. There is a lot going on at the muzzle end of those barrels that does Not look quite right.
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