Parker Stock Badges and Shields

[Bruce Day]

Now I know some would rather rather watch Fox news 24/7 and get all worked up but when you come down, here are some interesting photos.

[Hammer Gun]

Nice! Thanks Bruce, gary

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Thanks Bruce
Engraved shields are too uncommon. And when you do see them engraved, there is no way to decipher them. I wish that was a software program that you could enter the 3 initials and it would give you names that match. I'm sure NSA has one.

[Dean Romig]

Very nice Bruce and "Turnip Farmer" of the Gloden Fleece.

Of the initials displayed on those shields and caps are the corresponding names known?





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[Mills]

My DH 10 had an engraved shield, but the engraving was too worn out when it came into my possession. I have a good mind to get it re-engraved in a period correct manner.

Very cool and thanks for sharing these photos

[Jeff K.]

One of my favorites.

[Bruce Day]

AH 12ga

Many are aware of the significance of the name Fletcher in the history of the United States Navy.

[Dean Romig]

That's very nice Bruce. I think Rear Admiral Thomas Perry may have been a bit more conservative in his choice of graded Parkers - in 1908 he chose a 20 gauge DH.




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[Bruce Day]

Lovely wood and a historically significant gun.

Is the butt plate horn?

[Dean Romig]

Thank you Bruce.

No, that's a very nicely done leather covered pad that Abe Chaber did for me. When I bought the gun the stock had been cut and a horrible recoil pad had been poorly installed. I have no clue where the skeleton butt plate went to, but it did have one originally.




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