CHE ingraving?

Bill Faulk · 02-02-2011, 10:29 PM

My recently purchased gun is up at Del Grecos repairing the ejectors and general inspection.I will post some pics when I get it back.
Both sides are the usual pointer and setter,very well done.
The bottom however has a leaping stag,not a deer..looks like a European Red Stag.
Has anyone seen this engraving on other guns?I have looked at many pictures and on the webs and have not found this engraving ??
Bill:usa

Dean Romig · 02-02-2011, 10:32 PM

The stag, and often the hind too, are common engraving subjects on the Grade 4 Parkers.

Harry Collins · 02-02-2011, 10:56 PM

173847, a CHE 16 gauge with Acme Steel barrels, straight grip, splinter forend and SSBP has a stag on the flore plate. I would love to show pictures. Unfortunatly I sold it some 15 years ago.

Harry

Dean Romig · 02-02-2011, 11:55 PM

Here's mine, an 1896 CH Bernard gun.

Oh well... can't really see the running stag in the picture but trust me, it's there.

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james van blaricum · 02-02-2011, 11:55 PM

I have a CHE two barrel set with a Stag on the floor plate. The second set is rifled.

Dean Romig · 02-02-2011, 11:57 PM

James, what caliber?

james van blaricum · 02-03-2011, 12:38 AM

My CHE is a 12 bore.

Dean Romig · 02-03-2011, 06:41 AM

James,

You're saying that both barrel sets are 12 bore and that one set is rifled?

Thanks, Dean

Bill Murphy · 02-03-2011, 09:28 AM

James, we need to hear more about that gun. I would assume it is Doctor Snavely's old gun. Dr. Snavely was quite proud of it but I don't know if he ever shot bullets out of the rifled barrels.

C grade · 02-03-2011, 10:53 AM

My CH 10ga also has a stag on the floor plate
David