Antique Wm Park smooth face general iron; marked shaft; vintage golf history

This is an early smooth face general iron by Wm Park.  It appears to be from the 1890s.  The Park family from Musselburgh won seven Open Championships over three decades.  The blade is 3 5/8" across with a 3" hosel.  The oval PARK name stamp is nearly full.  The Wm PARK name is also strong on the shaft just below the grip.  There is a very slight wiggle to the head.  The nearly straight shaft has a small horizontal crack 1 5/8" above the hosel (see photo).  The grip is an old leather wrap, smooth side out.  The club is 38 1/4" long to the heel of the blade.  It has a loft of 28* and has a swing weight of D6.     

This very nice early club from Park will make a great addition to your collection.  Buy with confidence. 
(my Park 16)
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