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Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334058 08/10/13 09:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,608 Likes: 426 Bozeman, Mt. Daryl Hallquist Sidelock
Daryl Hallquist Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,608 Likes: 426 Bozeman, Mt.	Raimey, it looks like the Perron. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PqK3UImDCrsOrk6O_2DsovHXvaNSzliSiwaP35Y6PMk/edit?tab=t.0

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334060 08/10/13 09:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,860 Likes: 542 North Alabama ellenbr Sidelock
ellenbr Sidelock Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,860 Likes: 542 North Alabama	I concur also as every angle & magnification I've viewed it suggested it was the Belgian Perron but I wanted a little better detail. Kind Regards, Raimey rse

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334062 08/10/13 10:00 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9 Catman OP Boxlock
OP Catman Boxlock Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9	It seems to be a key symbol or a diamond with a stick coming out of it.

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334064 08/10/13 10:06 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,860 Likes: 542 North Alabama ellenbr Sidelock
ellenbr Sidelock Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,860 Likes: 542 North Alabama	A little much on the magnification, but if it resembles this mark, it was sourced or purchased from Liege. Kind Regards, Raimey rse

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334065 08/10/13 10:08 PM
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OP Catman Boxlock Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9	i would say it looks very similar can i wash it with a tooth bush and water to clean it ?

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334066 08/10/13 10:09 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,860 Likes: 542 North Alabama ellenbr Sidelock
ellenbr Sidelock Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,860 Likes: 542 North Alabama	I'd chalk it or something of the like or even do a rubbing with a pencil. If you are inquiring about identifying the mark. Kind Regards, Raimey rse

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334067 08/10/13 10:14 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9 Catman OP Boxlock
OP Catman Boxlock Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9	Ok i washed it dried it and got enough dirt out that i can say yes that's the symbol. had to magnify it but that's it

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334070 08/10/13 10:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9 Catman OP Boxlock
OP Catman Boxlock Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 9	thank you everyone for your input was very helpful off to bed i go night

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker Catman #334072 08/10/13 11:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,696 Likes: 226 Amarillo, Texas skeettx Sidelock
skeettx Sidelock Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,696 Likes: 226 Amarillo, Texas	Look at the Perron mark http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html USAF RET 1971-95

Re: Is this a pre 1874 Parker ellenbr #334102 08/11/13 11:42 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,646 Likes: 346 Maryland eightbore Sidelock
eightbore Sidelock Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,646 Likes: 346 Maryland	Not a Parker Brothers. Most European guns will provide clues on the barrel flats, not often on the receiver.

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