I have done a custom Parker (Gunner's Gun) and you won't get A-1 style engraving for $5K not counting the prep work and case hardening. IMHO total cost to finish in original Parker A-1 style would be much closer to $10K and probably more.
The Galazan gun is not a bad deal and it's a straight grip. I even like the LOP. I haven't seen to many of these guns with what I'd consider nice wood however.
If it was done and done to Parker standards at the end of the day you have a nice A-1 for under $25K.
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